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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

Miami-Dade adds free wireless service

By expanding free wireless accessibility on Metrorail and Metromover, and some of the county's most popular express commuter bus routes, Mayor Alvarez said transit riders can enjoy a better transit experience, which could equate to fewer cars on the road and a more sustainable community.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2010

Ala. paratransit may be stretched to cover additional service

Birmingham, Ala. mayor is looking to the cash-strapped nonprofit ClasTran to take on regular service in addition to paratransit, covering 16 shuttle bus routes set to be cut in January.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2010

Honolulu gives rail project go-ahead

It is anticipated that the FTA will now issue a record of decision to allow Honolulu to break ground. Opponents say there are still more hurdles ahead before the $5.5 billion rail project starts rolling.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2010

U. of Wis. students reject bus route referendum

About 300 of the campus' 11,000 students voted no on a proposal to add a bus route linking the university with Janesville, which has a significant college student and elderly population.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2010

Chicago forms group to study express train service to O'Hare

Committee members will review financing and downtown area terminus options, potential routes, implementation schedules and the amenities needed to make this premium service attractive to potential customers.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2010

Topeka Transit may lose one-quarter of its funding

City mayor calling for cuts ranging from $700,000 to $1.2 million since ridership is down from last year by nearly half.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Oahu voters to decide on transit authority

Supporters say a transit authority — with three members appointed by the council and three others by the mayor — would be more independent than the mayor's transportation department.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

FTA approves $5B Oahu rail EIS

Gov. Lingle has said she wants to hold public hearings on the EIS and do an analysis on cost-and-revenue estimates before signing it.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

Mayor proposes short-term solution to save IndyGo

Solution leverages existing dollars from a number of sources, including IndyGo's existing general operating balance, the rebalancing of IndyGo's revenues in 2011 between operating and capital, the use of a $5 million line of credit and other IndyGo reserves.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Chicago to equip all stations with cameras by May

After each station has at least one high-definition camera, additional cameras will be installed across the rail system beginning with the Loop stations and along the Brown and Red lines by this fall. All stations will have multiple cameras by the end of the year.

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