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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

AC Transit, partners introduce hydrogen fuel station

Newest on-site energy station, which was engineered by Linde North America, Jacobs and EPC and built by W.L. Butler Construction, demonstrates the use of “renewable” hydrogen — hydrogen produced using Proton OnSite’s solar-powered electrolyzer.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2012

FTA awards Cap Metro $38M for BRT system

The new MetroRapid bus service includes construction of 40 new bus stations and the purchase of 40 clean diesel buses that will operate along a 37.5-mile route on streets that run parallel to the region’s main highways, I-35 and Loop-1.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2012

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority drops Anaheim link

The city had planned on the link to generate significant revenue as the centerpiece to its $200-million ARTIC transportation hub that is currently under construction.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2012

Calif. light rail extension issues Notice to Proceed

Notice affords the Kiewit Parsons Joint Venture the ability to implement all aspects of the design-build contract, including design and construction of the 11.5-miles of tracks, stations, crossings, bridges, utilities, maintenance facility and more. The total project budget is $735 million.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2012

Revised Calif. high-speed plan cuts costs by $30 billion

Construction of the entire 520-mile rail system will finish in 2028, with service to begin in 2029. This improved system will cost $68.4 billion in year-of-expenditure dollars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2012

Fort Worth's commuter rail moves into PE

The approval will allow The T to proceed with the engineering needed for construction.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Houston Metro achieves SBE commitment

To date, the SBE program numbers reflect contracts with 270 certified SBE businesses ranging from construction contractors working on utilities and roadway paving, to enterprises providing tools, traffic control signs and office supplies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2012

PB partners for Phoenix light rail expansion contract

As the PM/CM consultant, the joint venture will provide support personnel to Valley Metro in a wide range of program management, construction management, and management consulting services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2012

L.A. Metro to open new Expo light rail line in April

Opening to the public in April will be the segment from downtown Los Angeles to the Expo/La Cienega Station. Construction work continues on the Culver City station, which is expected to open later this summer.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2012

Report: Honolulu rail to bolster construction

Predicts that the city’s planned rail system will bump up construction jobs, from 28,500 last year to close to 36,000 by 2015.

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