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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

LaHood: DOT moving quickly to use transportation funding

In remarks to the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C., Secretary LaHood told the gathering of urban officials that the U.S. DOT has moved quickly to release funds to state offices and transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2009

Calif. HSR board gets fed stimulus update

A CHSRA team, led by Chairman Quentin Kopp, will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Obama administration officials and Congressional leaders as the details of the high-speed train funding are being worked out.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2009

LaHood, Oberstar meet with TTD leaders

Three important reauthorization bills were discussed in detail, including the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization, as well as “Buy America” policies.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2009

MV wins, retains contracts

Based in Fairfield, Calif., MV is a private provider of paratransit services and the largest privately-owned transportation contracting firm in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2009

N.J. Transit incentivizes bidding process participation

Bids will be accepted for each of the three tunnel segments, with unsuccessful bidders receiving up to $375,000 for their submissions. The stipend allows agency to retain rights to all submissions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

LaHood confirmed as Transportation Secretary

LaHood said he would continue to support funding for Amtrak, which he views as "the lifeblood of so many communities around America."

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

APTA president congratulates LaHood

The American Public Transportation Association released a statement from President William A. Millar on the confirmation of the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

Detroit Custom Chassis, Dallas Smith to develop shuttles, chassis

To manufacture and convert Ford F450 / F550 Super Duty Trucks into proprietary low-floor transit shuttle buses and commercial chassis.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2009

Odyne suspends operations

Odyne retained Matrix USA LLC to explore strategic alternatives in October 2008; however, its efforts have not been successful.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

NABI participates in 'Stuff the Bus' effort for the needy

Wichita Transit buses stopped at 68 different locations in Wichita and Hutchinson, Kan., December 1 to 6, collecting gifts donated from local businesses, schools, retail stores and individuals.

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