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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2009

METRO Briefs

Lawyer for ex-BART cop wants gag order lifted. Illinois labor leader possibly tapped to head FRA. Cell phones to use bus-tracking capabilities.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2009

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> American, Safeguard introduce 3-point belted seat

Premier features a 3-point seat belt and SmartFrame technology, which protects both belted and unbelted passengers while providing improved safety for large adults to small children.

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From the Editor'sFebruary 9, 2009

Famine or feast?

The transit industry is viewed as a part of the nation's infrastructure, so it is entitled to some of the stimulus money being spread around the country.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2009

A Call to Action for Transit

$1 billion of stimulus investment in transportation infrastructure supports 28,000 jobs. $12 billion in new transit funding would create more than 330,000 new jobs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2009

ASCE: Nation's infrastructure receives a "D" grade

U.S. surface transportation systems have declined over the past four years, with transit dropping from D+ to D, and roads dropping from a D to a nearly failing D-.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2009

GE Transportation wins San Francisco contract

The new advanced communications and information system (ACIS) is designed to improve communications for the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Ferry and Golden Gate Transit, supporting improvements for security, safety and operational reliability.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2009

Congress, Obama negotiate economic recovery legislation

Regarding infrastructure, the President-elect released a preliminary plan that calls for $25 billion in immediate investment in a variety of infrastructure activities and $60 billion in new transportation investment.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

AECOM joint venture wins San Francisco Muni contract

Phase II construction is expected to begin during 2010 with service to the public starting during 2016.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

SEPTA to pilot ‘QuietRide’ on select cars

Passengers will be asked to set cell phones on vibrate or mute and refrain from making or taking calls, wear headphones when listening to audio devices and keep conversations to a minimum using a low voice.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2009

LaFrance Industries awarded Canadian contract

The company's eco-friendly seating fabric will be installed in BC Transit’s 115 new buses.

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