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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2018

Sound Transit taps Siemens traction power tech for light rail expansion

The new project extends Siemens existing technology partnership with Sound Transit, having previously provided the same TPSS and MVSS substation infrastructure on the University Link and South Link lines.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

CARTA receives 'smart city' award for electric car share project

This new electric vehicle framework will also provide a foundation for the introduction of connected and autonomous vehicle technology as well as mobility-on-demand solutions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

FRA makes $73M available for rail capital projects, ops assistance

The grants are expected to leverage private, state, and local investments to boost a wide range of rail projects, including the potential for implementing PTC.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2018

Senate confirms Batory as FRA administrator

Additionally, it was announced that Thelma Drake has been nominated to be administrator of the Federal Transit Administration.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2018

Transportation industry responds to President's infrastructure plan

ITS America announced the formation of its Smart Infrastructure Task Force to address how technology and innovation can be incentivized.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

FRA deputy administrator resigns over questions about 'outside work'

Heath Hall, a public relations professional and political consultant who served as a spokesman for a sheriff’s office in Mississippi, reportedly continued work at his public relations firm while also working for the FRA.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2018

President releases $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan

Allocates $100 billion for a grant competition with preference given to applicants that raise revenue such as taxes, fees or tolls, and would limit federal help to 20% of new money generated.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

L.A. is world's most gridlocked city, new report says

L.A. drivers spent 102 peak hours in congestion in 2017, followed by Moscow (91 hours), New York (91 hours), San Francisco (79 hours) and Bogota (75 hours).

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2018

APTA 'encouraged' by infrastructure proposal in SOTU, but concerned

"A strong federal investment in public transportation needs to be preserved and increased, not cut," says APTA President/CEO Skoutelas.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2018

Tallarico to direct alternative delivery at WSP

Will manage firm’s pursuit and execution of transit, highway, and infrastructure projects using methods such as design-build and P3s.

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