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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2011

Hampton Roads extends acting CEO’s contract, cuts pay

Transportation District Commission renews agreement to keep Philip Shucet on board, but reduces monthly salary from $40,000 to $28,000.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2011

L.A. Metro Inspector General position questioned

Karen Gorman has served for nearly three years in an acting capacity and as the agency's chief ethics officer. In the past, those roles were separated to avoid conflicts of interests. A previous inspector general says that Gorman "has no real independence" because board members can remove her without penalty.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

MBTA plans new app, customer service offerings

Will provide more real-time arrival info via smartphone, countdown information on LED subway signs and a customer service training program for staff.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2010

FTA gives $26M to help communities select transit options

The 24 winning proposals demonstrated need by identifying a substantial transportation challenge in a particular corridor and proposing technical work that would provide cost and benefit information on the alternatives studied to address the problem.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2010

Foton announces unique charity offer to industry

From Jan. 1, 2011 until Dec. 31, 2011, the company will donate 1 percent of the base price of each bus purchased to a charity, non-profit organization or community project in the purchaser's local market.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2010

MCI delivers coaches to Calif., Kansas

Delivers two coaches to Village Tours & Travel and secures contract with Sacramento transit agencies for up to 131 Commuter Coaches.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2009

Transportation for America releases reform plan

Developed in consultation with teams of transportation professionals, public officials and stakeholders, "The Route to Reform" outlines a renewed vision for the federal program as well as ways to pay for it, coupled with a restructuring.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2009

METRO Briefs

Texas senate gives go-ahead for HSR Corp. Utah officials want BRT route change. Transit group takes campaign online.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2009

Calif. invests $176M in clean transportation

Plan looks to stimulate green transportation projects and encourage innovation to help meet the state's aggressive climate change policies.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2009

Federal stimulus to fund Seattle track improvements

The $4.6 million grant is part of $131 million in federal stimulus funds for transit projects in the Puget Sound region. Seven miles of existing track and street crossings will be upgraded.

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