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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Gannett Fleming wins award for MUNI facility

Innovative project demonstrates that extreme space conservation with provisions for future upgrade to electrification control is possible. Multiple sustainable design features conserve resources and minimize carbon footprint

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Honolulu rail planned too close to runways

FTA says the planned route for the city’s $5.3 billion rail system runs too close to runways at Honolulu International Airport. The final environmental impact statement will be delayed while officials meet to decide how the train can serve the airport without encroaching on airspace.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2010

U. New Mexico begins fuel efficient stickers program

Seven parking spaces have been reserved for the exclusive use of M Lot permit holders whose vehicles meet specific fuel efficiency requirements established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Low Emission Fuel Efficient program.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2010

Alstom to supply 23 trains to Germany

Features of the DMUs include mobile landings, adaptable to all platform heights; onboard surveillance cameras; a special access ramp and two wheelchair spaces.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Chicago's Metra opens ARRA-funded parking lot

ARRA funded $1 million of the $1.1 million project, which added 329 parking spaces and included the construction of two new stairways to the platforms. A bus bay and landscaping will be completed this spring.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2010

Chicago Transit completes rail expansion project

Platforms at 16 stations were extended to provide space for eight-car trains resulting in a one-third increase in capacity over the six-car configuration. Eight-car train operation began on March 30, 2008.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2009

NJ Transit to open ARRA-funded parking lot

New lot offers 120 daily spaces and 357 permit parking spaces, and more than doubles parking capacity at Edison Station.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2009

ARRA, MBTA to fund Wonderland station garage

The planned nine-story, 1,900 space South Garage Parking Facility at Wonderland station will support Waterfront Square, a critical smart growth and transit-oriented development project. Total garage construction budget is $47 million.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

Ariz.'s Sun Tran unveils 'green' transit facility

Features solar panels for power generation, the use of natural lighting to save energy, the use of reclaimed water and water efficient features to reduce water consumption, and a comfortable state-of-the-art work space for employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2009

Pace Bus unveils three new routes

Agency identified the development of suburb-to-suburb and suburb-to-city commuting via area highways and tollways in its long-range plans such as Vision 2020.

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