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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2012

Chicago RTA funds $16M in city projects

The projects, funded through the use of a two-year RTA Innovation Coordination and Enhancement program budget, will be implemented by the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace to advance the vision and goals of the RTA’s regional priorities initiative of Enhancing the Customer Experience.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2012

Rural Colo. BRT named ‘Champion of Change’

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is one of fourteen organizations in the U.S. selected for transportation innovation. The VelociRFTA is the first rural BRTsystem in the U.S.

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ArticlesMay 21, 2012

DART rail — a case study in innovation and service

Through its partnership with INIT, DART was able to more efficiently manage its extensive light rail network.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2011

First Transit's operation Cap Metro wins COMTO award

The award, which was for Cap Metro's University of Texas shuttle service, recognizes the dedication and innovation displayed by businesses within the transportation industry.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2011

U.S. DOT, Va. sign agreement on Dulles rail project

Will reduce the cost of the Phase 2 project by hundreds of millions of dollars and keep tolls more affordable for Dulles Toll Road users. The Commonwealth of Virginia will contribute $150 million to Phase 2. The Dulles Silver Line Rail project will be eligible for federal assistance under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2011

2-year transportation bill unanimously passed by EPW

The legislation maintains funding at current levels, reforms the nation's transportation programs to make them more efficient and provides robust assistance for transportation projects under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program to leverage state, local and private-sector funding, according to the EPW.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Web Extra: Carbon reduction, culture change top talk at green conference

From engaging employees to design and international innovations, the conference provided attendees with several options to make their operations greener.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2011

Senators unveil transportation reauthorization bill framework

The legislation, “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, MAP-21,” funds programs at current levels and accommodates for inflation, providing $339.2 billion over six years and averaging $56.5 billion annually. Highlights include eliminating earmarks, consolidating programs, expediting project delivery and expanding the Transportation Innovation and Finance Act program.

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ProductsMay 18, 2011

Engine heater tester

The Foss Forward Innovations' LLG-5 Engine Heater Tester is a three-in-one tool that tests the engine block heater, its power source and extension cord.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

Valley Metro mobility center wins innovation award

A full-size bus and bus shelter are part of the indoor landscape, as well as varied pavement and ground applications. Input on the development of the Mobility Center was considered by a paratransit technical advisory committee and a regional paratransit stakeholders group.

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