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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2014

Transportation key in 3 mayoral races

Major transportation projects in three cities — Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. — could possibly hinge on the outcome of November's election.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2014

SamTrans CEO Scanlon retiring

Scanlon shepherded SamTrans and Caltrain through two economic downturns and played a central role in achieving the financial stability both agencies currently enjoy.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 29, 2014

August 2014 project launches: Cleveland; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Kansas City

A look at three new projects that launched in late August.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2014

Report: Regional Okla. system possible in next few years

The plan calls for commuter rail service from Norman and Edmond into downtown Oklahoma City. There are also streetcar lines extending from downtown east, along with significant enhancements to local bus service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Topeka transit to add bike-sharing as 'route extension'

Each $1,250 bike, provided by bike-sharing start up Social Bicycles, has an onboard transaction computer, so customers can check out and pay for the bike.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2014

Huffer to resign from Kansas City GM post

Has served as GM since 2000 and positioned the agency to begin the implementation of an organization-wide restructuring designed to emphasize its capabilities and technical expertise to plan and manage regional projects.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

BYD electric bus completes 24-hour test

The bus managed to travel an astounding 746 miles over the 24-hour period, operating in three shifts. Each shift logged between 240 and 256 miles before recharging the battery.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2014

BusCon 2014 to offer robust transit education program

Alternative fuels will also be addressed in a session led by Lynn McLean of the Flint (Mich.) Mass Transportation Authority on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8:30am, where a case study on implementing propane autogas will be explored.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2014

Port Authority of NY/NJ adding Wi-Fi at World Trade Center

The multi-year agreement will include complimentary Wi-Fi in the retail areas of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, as well as the PATH Station.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2014

Six of eight highest-paid Port Authority employees were bus drivers

Some of the drivers racked up approximately $80,000 in overtime and earning more than $130,000.

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