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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2016

New PennDOT portal gives public access to transportation data

The data also offers an opportunity for application developers, students and others in private industry to analyze or pursue infrastructure issues and opportunities.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2016

Zipcar, ODOT and Amtrak launch multimodal connectivity program

'Zip and Ride' program will place Zipcars within walking distance of three Amtrak Cascades train stations (Portland Union Station, Salem Station, and Eugene Depot) and promote more connected, cost-effective travel options for train riders.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2015

Texas paratransit system could owe state close to $1M

The audit found TAPS had not submitted sufficient documentation for its requests for reimbursement, did not have processes in place to ensure compliance with TxDOT agreements and that its cost allocation methods were not sufficiently supported.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2015

Texas' DCTA receives grant for A-Train Rail Trail

Once complete, the Lewisville Hike and Bike trail will run from DCTA’s Hebron Station all the way to the Highland Village/Lewisville Lake Station. Construction on the last portion of the Lewisville Hike and Bike trail is expected to begin in early 2016.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2015

NJ Transit vet named Conn. DOT's public transportation chief

In his nearly 17 years with NJ Transit, Richard W. Andreski has held positions of increasing responsibility, including chief of staff, rail operations, where he was responsible for negotiating new business agreements with Amtrak that will require greater transparency and accountability in railroad performance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2015

Conn. looking to expand BRT system

The State Bond Commission will vote next week on a $7 million allocation that will allow CDOT to purchase buses and other capital equipment necessary to expand CTfastrak east of the Connecticut River into East Hartford and Manchester.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2015

BYD wins America's largest electric bus order

The contract allows for the Washington State DOT to purchase up to 800 heavy-duty buses from all different propulsion types that included 12 different categories for all-electric buses, in which BYD was the leader in 10 of those categories.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2015

State to stop paying for idle Michigan railcars

A Michigan Department of Transportation official said the state will have spent $11.4 million when controversial lease payments are suspended under a tentative deal with Great Lakes Central Railroad.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2015

New Balance building own commuter rail station in Boston

The company is paying to build the station, which will cost between $14 million and $16 million, as well as for maintenance costs for at least the first decade after the station opens.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2015

Ind.'s Hoosier State line gets FRA extension

For the past year, INDOT has been working to improve passenger rail between Indianapolis and Chicago on behalf of the state and communities with stops along the Hoosier State line. Recently, INDOT has been making progress in negotiating long-term agreements with two experienced passenger rail providers, Amtrak and Iowa Pacific.

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