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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

METRO Briefs

CTA bus drivers need help deterring harassment. Transit security officer training in question. Midwest governors seek HSR funds.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2009

L.A. Metro joins Calif. high-speed rail coalition

Will partner to establish high-speed train service in the Los Angeles Corridor, utilizing Metro-owned facilities and rights-of-way.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rail crash safeguards not always used. Foreign rail firms looking to stimulus . Motorcoach from 1937 rescued, renovated.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2009

FRA receives 278 pre-applications for HSR funding

While not all proposed projects can be funded, the U.S. Department of Transportation will work with states and regions to identify priorities and prepare for ongoing high-speed passenger rail development.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2009

HOK, PB to design Calif. intermodal center

Phase one, scheduled to break ground in 2010, is valued at approximately $180 million and will consist of the transportation center and supporting facilities, rail tracks and platforms, parking, public art and street improvements.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2009

Calif. to extend HSR corridor to Las Vegas

In April, President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary LaHood announced the effort to transform the nation's transportation system by developing rail infrastructure and launching high-speed passenger rail services in 100 mile to 600 mile corridors that connect U.S. communities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2009

HSR group unveils Chicago-St. Louis proposal

Midwest High Speed Rail Association is asking the state of Illinois to seek $10 million in ARRA funds to conduct a detailed alternatives analysis and environmental study for the route.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2009

Aiming to be the 'next rail president'

President Obama's focus on rail harkens back to the days of the first 'rail president' and fellow Illinois native, Abraham Lincoln.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2009

METRO Briefs

Architect advocates grid-style bus system. Turban-wearing workers protest logo rule. Co. may build hydrogen-powered rail prototype.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2009

METRO Briefs

No rep. from Nev. at HSR conference. Congress: Florida risks losing future funding. Northern Calif. transit faces service cuts.

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