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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2010

U. of N. Iowa dedicates transit center

Features 587 parking spaces, an elevator, vending machines, a waiting area and restrooms in the pavilion as well as 10 lockers for bicycles. Additional improvements were made during construction to areas adjacent to the facility for added pedestrian safety.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2010

N.Y. 2nd Ave. subway above-ground plan draws critics

Critics say the MTA missed an opportunity to work with developers to incorporate residential space into ancillary building plans that will house ventilation equipment and allow for evacuation from the subway.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Chicago, transit advocacy group plan ‘Car-Free Day’

Active Transportation Alliance, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Pace and Chicago RTA have teamed up to encourage people to get around on transit, by bike, or on foot on Sept. 22.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2010

Pace, Omnitrans extend First Transit contracts

Both extensions call for company to continue providing paratransit services.

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ArticlesAugust 10, 2010

NABI unveils West Coast service facility

Compared to the previous facility in Ontario, Calif., the move increased the warehouse space by almost 30 percent.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Illinois to distribute $500M in transit funding

The funding, provided through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, will create and retain an estimated 18,000 jobs and improve traveler safety. Includes $253 million for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), $157 million for Metra, and $32 million for PACE.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2010

Chicago’s Pace Bus receives $32M in state capital funding

Will help the agency to move forward with efforts to test green technology buses and paratransit vehicles such as hybrids and compressed natural gas (CNG), replace its radio system, and build a transit center.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 17, 2010

Consultant Roundtable: Industry Remains On Edge, Sees Encouraging Future

Even with no authorization bill in sight, consultants are finding many positives, including increased ridership, a new federal philosophy and exciting projects in the pipeline. Many are looking for high-speed rail to have the same nation-changing impact as the interstate highway system or the beginning of the space program.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> NC State named one of 'Top 5 Greenest Schools'

Universities were evaluated on factors such as renewable energy, alternative transportation, LEED/green building, recycling, environmental studies, green space and campus conservation and outdoor recreation.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

Amtrak: On pace to break ridership record

The 13.6 million passengers who rode on Amtrak trains during the first two quarters of FY 2010 (October 2009 - March 2010) contributed to a 4.3 percent increase over the same period the prior year. It also is about 100,000 more riders than the 13.5 million posted in FY 2008, which turned out to be Amtrak's best ridership year in company history when America's passenger railroad carried 28.7 million passengers.

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