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New emergency relief authority provides FTA with primary responsibility for reimbursing emergency response and recovery costs after an emergency or disaster that affects public transportation systems and for helping to mitigate the impact of future disasters.
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In 2009, nearly 5,500 people died and half a million were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. According to NHTSA research, distraction-related fatalities represented 16 percent of overall traffic fatalities in 2009.
Read More →Will conduct research that directly supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's priorities and are a critical part of the U.S. transportation strategy.
Read More →Some of the new transit shelters will use third-generation organic-dye-based photovoltaic solar film to power the shelter lights and information systems. The structures of the new shelters use steel with high-recycled content as well as energy-efficient LEDs.
Read More →The bill, which would extend SAFETEA-LU and the collection of motor fuels taxes that are deposited in the Highway Trust Fund through June 30, 2012, is expected to be signed by President Barack Obama.
Read More →More than 500 entries competed this year in the four categories of print, electronic, campaign, and special event. Winners included Lancaster, Calif.’s Antelope Valley Transit Authority for electronic media and Triangle Park, N.C.-based Triangle Transit for social media.
Read More →The new Board Order stipulates that future lists would be limited to a maximum of 10 issue areas, each supported by recommendations, and that the formerly separate state and federal Most Wanted Lists be combined into a single, comprehensive list.
Read More →Chris Upfold spent almost 10 years working for the London Underground in a variety of roles, most recently as head of revenue and Inclusion, where he was responsible for planning, developing, and delivering improvements focused on customer perception and satisfaction.
Read More →Vancouver, Wash.-based agency increased total ridership by 4.63% during the past two years, one of key achievements factored in.
Read More →To complete this work, Keen Independent Research will assess MTS’ current service delivery and collect input from riders, other local residents, and employees.
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