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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2012

Winnipeg eyes improved bus security for drivers

Currently, on-board surveillance cameras do not record the bus driver's compartment, which means some assaults may not be entirely caught on video.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

N. American transportation stats agreement signed

With the new agreement, the U.S., Canada and Mexico intend to increase collection and sharing of commonly understood and comparable transportation data and statistics for data-driven planning and performance measurement to improve cross-border integrated transportation planning and operations.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

CUTA names new chair

Bob Paddon came to TransLink in 2001 from Metro Vancouver, bringing expertise in local government, communications, media relations and business administration. He was also part of the Metro Vancouver team that created TransLink.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Iannuzziello joins AECOM

As VP, Canadian transit practice within its Americas transportation business, will develop new business and lead the strategic direction for the firm’s transit initiatives across Canada.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2012

Canada's Züm unveils 60-ft New Flyer artics

The BRT vehicles feature clean hybrid diesel-electric technology and boast a 10% to 15% fuel reduction compared to conventional diesel vehicles. They are lightweight, quiet and have unique theatre-style seating in the articulated joint, with two rear exit doors.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2012

Canada, province to study commuter rail link

The funding agreement follows the federal government's commitment in Budget 2011 to co-fund the study with Ontario, reaffirming its support for the Peterborough Commuter Rail Project. The federal contribution will be provided through the Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component, a program under the Building Canada Plan.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2012

Deal struck to keep Canadian passenger trains running

A possible Canadian Pacific strike would have impacted passenger trains operated by Go Transit, West Coast Express and AMT along CP-owned lines in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2012

GO Transit: Possible freight strike to impact service

Learned that there is the possibility of a strike by Teamsters Canada Rail Conference representing CP Rail train crews and rail traffic controllers. A strike could occur as early as midnight Tuesday.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2012

Alstom breaks ground on Canadian plant

Slated for completion next fall, it will support the manufacturer’s role in the $1.17 billion contract between a Bombardier-Alstom Consortium and the Société de Transport de Montréal for the manufacture of 468 new metro cars.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2012

Nova delivers 9 buses to Halifax Metro

Advanced design features include flush-mounted windows, all LED lighting options and branded bus wraps.

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