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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Masabi secures $2.8M in funding

The company also announced the opening of its New York office and the hiring of Josh Robin as VP, strategy and business development, North American operations.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2013

Pub Perspective: Remember the Economy

We need to redouble our efforts to get what the country’s economy needs passed into law, not just this year and next, but beyond, in the form of a stable source of revenue for the Trust Fund to fully fund the program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2013

Marcopolo to make $115M investment in New Flyer

Founded in 1949, and headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, Marcopolo is one of the world’s largest bus builders and is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of buses, bus bodies and components.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2012

Proterra announces further growth, investment

Closed a $23 million Series B financing round amid rising demand for its transit solutions. Has tripled orders under contract for the company’s flagship EcoRide from public transit agencies in the past twelve months alone and is planning for its current growth path to continue.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2012

Advocates: Sandy exposed need for more transit investment

Difficulties brought on by Hurricane Sandy underscore the need for a rebalance in transportation investments. More people are choosing to live in places closer to where they work and ride public transit instead of driving.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2012

D.C. Metro grows projects investment by $160M

The aggressive capital program, known as Metro Forward, includes projects to replace 95 buses; rehabilitate 100 buses, 42 escalators and 21 elevators; install event recorders on the 1000- and 4000-series railcars, and continue the rehabilitation of track and structures maintenance on the Red, Orange and Blue lines.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

CUTA releases 'Let's Talk Public Transit' video

Supports the recently launched online grassroots campaign "Take Action. Write to Minister Lebel" that aims at engaging dialogue on the national importance of transit and making sure public transit becomes a central-pillar of the next long-term plan

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2012

N.C. firm to invest $10M in All Aboard America!

TCAP last month restated its intention to offer up to $500 million in common and preferred stock or debt securities to investors in the coming months.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2012

Report probes land 'value capture' to fund transit

Five mechanisms are evaluated in depth, including tax increment financing, special assessment districts, transit impact fees, joint developments and air rights. The report includes policy recommendations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2011

LaHood calls for passage of Jobs Act

The investments made under the transportation portion of the American Jobs Act could put hundreds of thousands of people to work in Pennsylvania and around the country, renovating and rebuilding roads, rails and runways.

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