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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

Alstom to supply France with 23 Citadis trams

The contract, worth $159.4 million, consists of a firm order, worth $88.6 million, which includes design studies, building a scale 1 model and manufacturing the trainsets.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

METRO Briefs

Report: Driver caused Calif. coach crash. Amtrak:High-speed rail unrealistic. Report: BRT cheaper than rail to Oakland airport.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2009

Toronto mayor recognizes TTC for youth program

In support of Mayor David Miller’s Community Safety Plan, the TTC human resources department developed an outreach and recruitment plan whereby job opportunities were specifically allocated for youth in the priority neighborhoods.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2009

Alstom to equip TTC with train control

The $43.1 million contract, plus options and alternatives, includes the design and supply of equipment for the train control upgrade of the existing Yonge University Spadina Subway Line.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2009

APTA: Transit users save $8.6K yearly

Based on the cost of parking and the May 5 gas price of $2.079 as reported by AAA, the association’s Transit Savings Report calculates the average savings for public transit users at $724 per month.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2009

METRO Briefs

Texas senate gives go-ahead for HSR Corp. Utah officials want BRT route change. Transit group takes campaign online.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2009

Tri-Rail may run out of funds

As of Oct. 5, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority will either operate for 18 additional months, based on the funding provided by legislation, or operate for nine to 12 months with a reduced schedule.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2009

Calif. transit breaks ground on BART extension

The $36 million project begins clearing VTA-owned railroad right-of-way for a north/south transit corridor, the planned alignment for the future BART extension to the South Bay.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2009

San Diego launches regional smart card

Over the next several months the new Compass Card will provide a host of new benefits for riders, including the ability to register the card for balance protection, automatic reloading, and monthly and 30-day passes.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2009

TriMet marks fifth year of MAX light rail service

Line has seen 20.5 million rides taken and more than 50 new businesses sprout up around the alignment.

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