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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2013

Alstom to power Colombia tram for $6.7M

Selected by Metro de Medellín to provide the power system of the new Ayacucho Tram currently under construction. The Ayacucho Green Corridor Tram, which is due to be commissioned in mid-2015, is 2.6 miles long and includes nine stations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Denver RTD selects FasTracks construction team

Recommended that its board of directors move forward with a proposal from Graham, Balfour Beatty, Hamon Constructors to design and build the North Metro Rail Line to 124th Avenue. The proposal commits to completing construction of the line to 124th by January 2018.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2013

Cost of L.A. streetcar could delay project

The price of the project is increasing from last year’s estimate of about $125 million due in part to relocating utility lines. Construction was initially scheduled to start next year, but will have to be pushed back to 2015 or 2016 because of the funding problems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2013

HNTB JV to design DART project

The team will manage the $13.8 million design services contract, which includes engineering, architectural design services and construction management.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2013

First Cincinnati streetcar track installed

The first dozen pieces of track were installed outside Music Hall. MPD, the construction contractor, will adjust the rails to align to specifications over the next two weeks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2013

$57M San Francisco Central Subway subcontract awarded

Layne Christensen Co.’s Geoconstruction division received a contract from Tutor Perini Corp. to build the foundation for three underground subway stations. The two-year contract is scheduled to start in early 2014.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernOctober 15, 2013

Transportation funding and service cuts affect more than just riders

Across the country, transit is experiencing record ridership growth. The increase in commuters is not only good for transit organizations’ revenue; proximity to train stations and transportation centers can boost property values for surrounding communities and spur new construction of transit-oriented developments, shopping centers and other businesses. But what happens to communities when the “T” in the TODs is no longer there?

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2013

PB wins Detroit streetcar contract

Will assist the City of Detroit with reviews of the project’s design plans, criteria manual, and specifications. The firm will also act as the city’s representative for quality assurance during construction of the project.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2013

Calif. Gov. signs clean transportation bill

Will provide more than $2 billion in funding to help fleets and consumers purchase clean and low carbon cars, trucks, buses and construction equipment.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2013

Denver receives 4 FasTracks construction proposals

Competing teams are Bechtel/Herzog joint venture; Graham Contracting Ltd., Balfour Beatty, Hamon Contractors; North Metro Transit Solutions, a Kiewit/Stacy and Witbeck joint venture; and URS Energy and Construction Inc.

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