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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2011

L.A. Metro releases civil rights plan to comply with violations

Follows federal audit, which cited the agency violations, including not reaching out to non-English speaking passengers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2011

L.A. Metro expands rail testing ahead of launch

The additional train testing is needed along the entire line in an effort to test the operation of the trains and all train and signal systems for the Metro Expo Line. No date has been set for the opening of the line. Metro will select an opening date for the public once all systems and trains are thoroughly tested and operated.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2011

LADOT unveils MCI alternative-fueled commuter coaches

The new buses will be used on LADOT's "Commuter Express" service and replace 95 older, diesel powered buses. The nearly $67 million purchase also makes the fleet 100% CNG driven, joining its 200 "DASH" shuttle buses, which are already 100% alternatively propelled.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2011

L.A. Metro opens bike center

Two ground-floor bike center locations in the Santa Monica Place Mall parking structure combined feature nearly 5,300 square-feet of dedicated space and nearly 360 secure bicycle parking spaces, making it the highest capacity secure bicycle parking facility in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2011

L.A. light rail, busway projects receive state funds

The money comes from Prop 1B bonds approved by California voters in 2006 to help pay for transportation needs throughout the state. The California Transportation Commission is in charge of allocating most of the $19.925 billion in bond money based on the merit and need of the projects.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2011

Metrolink, L.A. Metro win NARP award

Metrolink has accelerated its implementation strategy for Positive Train Control, a technology capable of detecting and preventing collisions before they occur, and is on schedule to put the system into operation ahead of the 2015 federal deadline.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2011

MCI honors La.'s Calco Travel, L.A. DOT for raising service standards

Callen Hotard, president, and his wife Coleen, vice president, have worked hard to raise industry standards in the Gulf Coast region. LADOT's 84 new, 40-foot, CNG-powered Commuter Coaches are ideal for serving the agency’s upscale Commuter Express routes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

MCI to mark delivery of CNG coaches to long-time customer

LADOT ordered 84 new MCI Commuter Coaches powered by compressed natural gas (CNG). Intended to serve the agency's Commuter Express routes, the 40-foot CNG coaches represent LADOT's first-ever order from MCI.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2011

2011- Women In Transportation: Judie Smith

Title: Regional VP of Southern California Organization: MV Transportation City: Los Angeles

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2011

New Jersey Transit changed security approach post 9/11

This meant implementing a new level of vigilance for the agency's transit police; a long-term effort to educate riders; partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; and an increase in special operations security training.

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