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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

U.S. DOT opens competition for transportation research grants

UTCs selected through this competition must address: improving mobility of people and goods; reducing congestion; promoting safety; improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure; preserving the environment; and preserving the existing transportation system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2016

Port Authority of NY/NJ not planning to celebrate WTC Hub opening

Pat Foye, the authority's executive director, told Politico New York that he has been troubled with the huge cost of the Hub at a time of limited resources for infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

New round of TIGER grants makes $500M available to transit agencies

Like the first seven rounds, grants will fund capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure and will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area or a region.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2016

Alstom-Bombardier consortium wins Spanish signaling contract

The project, awarded by Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure has a total value of approximately $81 million. Alstom’s share is valued at approximately $42.8 million while Bombardier’s share is approximately $38 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

AECOM to conduct Capital Metro's Central Corridor Transit analysis

The study is intended to accomplish three key goals: identify short term solutions, identify longer term projects, and develop a funding strategy and timeline for the proposed infrastructure projects.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2016

Metrolink taps Masabi for mobile ticketing

The JustRide platform comprises award-winning apps for ticket purchase, display and inspection, with back-end infrastructure for secure payments, ticket management, customer service, reporting and real-time analytics.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernJanuary 20, 2016

Transportation Funding a Win for All

With more money from the federal level, transit agencies will be able to make crucial infrastructure fixes, replace vehicles and possibly dust off “wish list” improvements projects long-shelved due to lack of capital. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority knows what a difference government support of public transportation can make.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2016

Porcari named president of U.S. Advisory Services at WSP | PB

Will direct the firm’s strategic consulting services across all market sectors, including buildings, transportation and infrastructure, industrial and energy, and environment. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2016

WSP | PB appoints Pulicare to lead U.S. transportation & infrastructure

As president he will oversee planning, design and construction services for highways, bridges, transit and rail, aviation, as well as ports and marine. He will be based in the firm’s U.S. headquarters in New York City.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2015

FAST Act legislation to spur transportation infrastructure improvements

Authorizes $305 billion in funding for federal surface transportation programs for fiscal year (FY) 2016 through FY 2020 with funding for 2016 at $58.2 billion, which is $3.6 billion or 6.6% above 2015 levels.

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