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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2010

Ohio transit agencies to receive $150M in state funds

In 2012 and 2013, RTA will also receive the annual $5.4 million in operational funding. ODOT made the monetary determination by the size and needs of the state agencies, of which Greater Cleveland RTA is the largest beneficiary.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

LaHood unveils 2009 distracted driving fatality, injury numbers

In a Sunday op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel, Secretary LaHood revealed the latest statistics, but cautioned that researchers believe the epidemic of distracted driving is likely far greater than currently known.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanAugust 19, 2010

Slap on wrist doesn't ensure safety

This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep, which ran from June 21 through July 2, resulted in the removal of 109 commercial bus and truck drivers.

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Making a World-Class Transit System a Reality

Leaders in the transportation industry have long recognized that success depends on how well one can communicate their vision into a reality. Managing a multi-million dollar public transit operation is a serious venture. Many leaders underestimate the importance of designing an organization's future. Detailed planning and seamless communication is essential to reaching a vision. Having a goal to be world-class is hard work.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Illinois to distribute $500M in transit funding

The funding, provided through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, will create and retain an estimated 18,000 jobs and improve traveler safety. Includes $253 million for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), $157 million for Metra, and $32 million for PACE.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2010

Rep. Mica: Gas tax increase dead

Although some leading Democrats support a gas tax increase in the next surface transportation reauthorization, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, who testified at a hearing Tuesday, confirmed that the administration does not support any increase in the gas tax.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Prevost delivers H3-45 to Wichita, Kan.

Along with fire suppression, tire pressure monitoring, and electronic stability program systems, Village Tours's new H3-45 is equipped with Prevost Liaison, an advanced fleet management option involving Web-based telematics technology that is proprietary to Prevost.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Phoenix Metro, 7-Eleven partner to sell passes

Stores began selling all-day passes and reduced all-day passes on Monday. Retail outlets selling Valley Metro passes include city and chamber offices, PLS Check Cashers stores, Fry’s Food and Safeway grocery stores.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

D.C. Metro Web page showcases TOD projects

The new page details more than 20 projects, including location, acreage, project details, site plans and developer information.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2010

First Transit wins N.C. contract renewal

Will continue to provide complete operations and transit management services as well as comprehensive preventive maintenance and inspection programs to meet customer transportation and budgetary needs.

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