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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Harsco lands Houston light rail contract extension

Will refurbish the historic Main Street Bridge in Houston. The work is part of a major expansion of the light rail line from Houston’s city center, adding nearly 30 miles of track to the existing Main Street line.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Debate rages over new Jerusalem light rail

Israel’s first commuter light rail runs through both Israeli and palestinian neighborhoods, including some disputed parts of the city that Palestinians want for their future state, fostering cultural tension.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

CATS approved to begin final rail design

This allows the project to be developed from the 65% to the 100% design level and complete preparation of final construction plans, right-of-way acquisition, construction cost estimates, bid documents and utility relocation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2012

Houston universities envision boost from light rail

Upon completion in 2014, Metro's Southeast light rail line expansion could be ferrying thousands of people to and from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, which proponents say will boost the allure of schools and city alike.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2012

Toronto’s $30B upgrade plan rejected

The Ontario government won't back Toronto's new OneCity transit proposal, because it would require legislative changes and the congested city can't afford any further delays, officials say.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2012

Scottsdale, Ariz. chooses BRT over rail

Valley Metro's first 20-mile rail line serves Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix and extensions are planned over the next few years, but Scottsdale has made no move to get on board.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Minn. conducts walkability survey for light rail

St. Paul and Minneapolis residents will map, evaluate and score the walk from their homes to future Central Corridor light rail stations.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2012

Detroit light rail loses out on federal money

Despite missing out on the $25 million TIGER grant, the 3.3-mile streetcar line is still in the running to receive that amount from other grant programs, according to Transportation Secretary LaHood.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2012

‘Head tax’ proposed for C-Tran light rail

Would tax local employers $1 to $2 a month per employee and raise the $2.5 million in revenue needed annually to run and maintain a new Washington MAX line.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2012

DART honors 250 millionth light rail customer

The daily DART Rail rider, Don Johnson, was greeted by DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas and Michael Melaniphy, president/CEO of APTA.

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