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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

IMMI engineers receive Henry Ford II award

The honor recognizes the company's accomplishments in increasing safety on motorcoaches and school buses with the development of the Premier seat, which incorporates SafeGuard SmartFrame technology to protect both belted and unbelted occupants.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2010

Parsons Brinckerhoff names new chairman

In his new position, Richard A. Schrader, who currently serves as executive vice president/CFO, will provide broad policy oversight for PB, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2010

San Francisco names second female grip in history

Willa Johnson's predecessor, Fannie Barnes, retired from active cable car duty in 2002.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2010

FRA announces $50M in PTC grants

FRA will begin accepting grant applications on April 9, 2010. Eligible applicants include passenger and freight rail carriers, railroad suppliers, and state and local governments.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2010

D.C. Metro appoints chief safety officer

James M. Dougherty will lead the transit agency’s continuous efforts to provide the region with safe public transportation services. Most recently, he was the Chief Safety Officer and Director of Safety, Security and Enforcement for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2010

FRA seeks apps. for $115M in high-speed grants

Applications and proposals for these funds are due by May 19, with selection announcements made during summer 2010.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2010

CATA extends late night Loop service at Penn State

Service is one of four fare-free circulator routes operated by transit agency on behalf of Penn State, which links the campus with downtown State College, major concentrations of student housing, and the fraternity district.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2010

Altair, Odyssey partner on bus tech demo

Altair’s BUSolutions program is a collaborative effort to research, develop and commercialize advanced transit bus systems that are more fuel efficient, have lower operating costs and can operate without updating the infrastructure of existing transit authorities. Altair and Odyssey are fabricating the first technology demonstrator bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

San Francisco extends Veolia paratransit contract

Veolia Transportation has been managing paratransit services in San Francisco since 2000, which is a longer duration than any other prior contractor.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2010

FRA unveils new train safety tool

Equipment will permit researchers to realistically simulate innumerable conditions and scenarios encountered during railroad operations to help identify safety problems and develop effective solutions.

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