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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2010

FRA proposes vehicle/track safety rulemaking

Rules would amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards for high-speed and high cant deficiency train operations.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Houston Metro's chief could be out by Friday

The board is said to be working toward Frank Wilson's "amicable" departure, probably via resignation rather than termination.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

APTA honors International Bus Roadeo winners

Houston Metro's Frank Gonzales wins Customer Service Challenge and Best Driver — 40-foot and over — awards.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2010

San Francisco needs $1B to sustain transit

Report says that changes to funding, operating costs and cooperation between agencies must be made to save money.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2010

Clean Energy to supply CNG fueling to SuperShuttle

Under the terms of the new five-year fuel agreement, SuperShuttle vans will fuel up at existing and future public access stations located at airports including Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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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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