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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2013

D.C. DOT unveils redesigned streetcar site

In addition to a new design, the site features up to date information on current and future lines, construction impacts and an interactive event calendar.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

AECOM awarded $43.9M Honolulu rail contract

The overall project has an estimated construction value of $5.17 billion and will run 20 miles in its entirety, from Kapolei to Honolulu’s Ala Moana Shopping Center. It is slated to open during 2019.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2013

FTA's Rogoff visits SunRail project

Construction of the rail line, which parallels the highly congested I-4 corridor in Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties, has put about 800 people to work and spurred a $250 million investment in a 176-acre Health Village at Florida Hospital.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2013

Northstar station to receive $10.3M improvement

Construction is expected to start in May and be done by year's end. The city is negotiating final agreements with the Metropolitan Council, which operates the three-year-old commuter line.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2013

Alstom to supply Ottawa light rail vehicles

Construction of the OLRT system project will start in the next few months and the system is expected to enter full service in spring of 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2013

Chicago Transit adds 36 more bus drivers

Will operate the shuttle buses and expanded supplemental bus service the CTA will offer customers during the Red Line construction project, which gets under way in May 2013. The drivers will become full-time bus drivers following the conclusion of the project.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2013

CapMetro starts urban trail construction project

Smith Construction has broken ground on the .9-mile concrete path after being awarded a $787,386 construction contract by the Capital Metro board of directors in December.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2013

Calif. HSRA, city settle lawsuit over route

The rail authority agreed to consider the city's concerns about the route options in and around the city and cover up to $300,000 of the city's legal fees associated with the lawsuit. The settlement removes one hurdle from construction plans this year on the first segment in Madera and Fresno counties.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2013

Fla. transit officials consider new sales tax

If approved, the tax would pay for the construction of 24 miles of light rail and an expanded bus system for the Pinellas County Transit Authority.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2013

LaHood: Detroit's M-1 project can move forward

The funds support construction of a planned 3.3-mile streetcar line to help revitalize Detroit’s historic Woodward Avenue corridor.

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