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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

D.C. Metro to receive DHS grants

The $78.3 million will fund a variety of projects, including additional police officers and explosive-detecting dogs, surveillance cameras, bus garage security, chemical detection, radio communications and emergency training for employees.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2009

Multi-force security deployed at Northeast stations

Part of coordinated effort involving activities such as heightened station patrols, increased security presence onboard trains, explosives detection canine sweeps, and random passenger bag inspections at unannounced locations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2009

MCI delivers 2 security vehicles to New Jersey

The coaches, which are built on the MCI D4000 platform, feature Detroit Diesel engines and Allison transmissions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2009

Hertz launches car program on Arizona campus

Members can access reserved cars on campus using a security code within a smart chip provided in their Hertz access card.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2009

SEPTA receives $4.5M in ARRA security funds

Will cover the salaries, equipment and related expenses for 12 new police officers. This will increase the number of law enforcement officers in the SEPTA Transit Police Department from 256 to 268.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2009

DHS awards $78 million for transit security programs

Will be used to hire new law enforcement officers and by police departments with dedicated transit bureaus to hire anti-terrorism personnel, purchase anti-terrorism equipment and obtain and train explosive detection canines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

METRO Briefs

CTA bus drivers need help deterring harassment. Transit security officer training in question. Midwest governors seek HSR funds.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

LaHood announces $387.7M in ARRA funds awarded

The majority of the grants funded through ARRA will be used to purchase new vehicles; increase safety and security initiatives; and construct, rehabilitate or maintain the various transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2009

Amtrak pushes SB/DBEs to seek ARRA contracts

Looking for firms to contract with directly or as a subcontractor in areas including architects and engineers, construction and security to help with a variety of small and large projects including major infrastructure projects. Amtrak is currently seeking to find and pre-qualify companies that can bid and perform as prime contractors for these contracts.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2009

LaHood announces $909.4M in ARRA grants

The federal dollars announced Wednesday will be used to purchase new equipment, including streetcars, buses, ferries, paratransit vans, clean fuel vehicles and railcars, as well as pay for the construction of new transit facilities, bus shelters, repair and maintenance of transit systems and safety and security equipment.

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