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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2011

Texas awarded $50M for rail improvements, HSR corridor

Will jump-start planning for high-speed rail between Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth, focusing on the Tower 55 project. The project will alleviate congestion at one of the busiest railroad intersections in the U.S., where ten freight and passenger rail routes converge and carry more than 100 trains per day.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Report: 700K U.S. households have no car, no access to transit

Transit systems in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston do poorest job of reaching no-car households.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2011

MCI delivers to Alaska, Texas

Anchorage-based Premier Alaska Tours added two new 2011 J4500 coaches, featuring pillow-top plush seating, a Blaupunkt entertainment system and 110-volt power ports at every seat. Houston’s Continental Bus Lines’ new MCI J4500 coach features a Cummins engine, plush leather seating, Wi-Fi connectivity and in-motion Satellite TV. Both carriers’ new coaches are equipped with three-point passenger seat belts.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

MCI delivers to Minnesota, Texas

Two Minneapolis area transit agencies have added a total of eight Commuter Coaches. Houston-based Continental Bus Lines received its first new motorcoach, a J4500.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2011

Houston Metro Police names new chief

Victor Rodriguez started his career with the Houston Police Department in 1985. He currently leads its North Division, overseeing a force of more than 300 sworn officers.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2011

Houston Metro selects MV for paratransit services

Under the terms of the new four year agreement, will provide management, maintenance and operations for METROLift, which serves Houston and the surrounding areas.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2011

MJM to provide fare, data collection for Houston-based paratransit

The RIDES program provides non-emergency transportation services to the elderly, individuals with disabilities as well as low-income residents of Harris County who are unable to access traditional Houston Metro services.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2011

Siemens to equip Houston Metro light rail for $83M

The deal, which includes spare parts and training for the vehicles, marks Siemens' second order from Houston Metro, which will bring the total number of Siemens S70 vehicles in Houston to 37.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2011

FMCSA fines Houston operator for ADA violations

Omnibus Express was found in violation of passenger carrier accessibility requirements under the ADA Act and was fined $55,000.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2011

Houston Metro ready to buy Siemens railcars

In September, a railcar procurement with CAF, a Spanish manufacturer, was terminated because Metro's contract was in conflict with Buy America rules.

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