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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2016

FTA to provide 9 cities with TOD technical assistance

As part of the FTA’s nationwide transit-oriented development initiative, the technical assistance will create opportunities that jumpstart local economies and strengthen communities, with a focus on boosting disadvantaged areas.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2016

OKC awards Brookville Equipment $24.9M streetcar contract

This is the city's second dance with a streetcar manufacturer after the original preferred builder, INEKON Group a.s. of the Czech Republic, missed a deadline to submit financial guarantees.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2016

NY Mayor unveils Brooklyn-Queens streetcar plan

The new transit line — the first New York City streetcar in more than 50 years — would stretch 16 miles from Astoria in Queens to Sunset Park in Brooklyn, linking together neighborhoods long underserved by public transit with some of the fastest-growing job hubs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2016

OC Streetcar receives $125M federal funding boost

Funding identified in President Obama’s 2016-17 budget for 4.1-mile Santa Ana/Garden Grove project.

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Videosby StaffFebruary 5, 2016

DC Streetcar Motor Safety

DC Streetcar operators share their best advice and top tips for motorists to interact safely around streetcars.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2016

Campaign launched to keep historic Seattle waterfront streetcars

The George Benson streetcars, named after the City Councilmember who brought them to the city, have been stored in a warehouse since being taken out of service in 2005.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2015

Kansas City Streetcar looking at spring launch

The system would ideally be running in time for the Big 12 college basketball tournament in March, with the celebration planned for April so it doesn’t compete with any other events in the area.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2015

Detroit streetcar on forefront of branding for public transit

Selling the naming rights for an entire mass transit system puts Detroit future streetcar on the forefront of a trend in public transportation, say several industry analysts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Brookville to supply streetcars for Milwaukee starter line

Will provide four Liberty Modern Streetcars for the city's 2.1-mile starter line in a contract valued at $18,620,841, with an option for an additional 20 vehicles to support the system’s expected expansion and future development.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2015

Cincinnati begins live streetcar track testing

While officials considered Tuesday's test successful, there were two instances of possibly blown gaskets that will require adjustment in the electrical delivery system. Testing will continue this week.

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