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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

Houston's University light rail approved to move ahead

The project is part of a five-line rail plan that includes the East End, North, Uptown and Southeast Lines. The East End, North, and Southeast lines are under construction, while the Uptown line is in the design phase.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2010

So. Carolina St. U. begins construction on transportation center

The initial phase, which is scheduled to be completed in 350 days, consists of the Transit Research Center, an 8,474-square-foot structure that will be used to conduct research on transportation vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Amtrak's Downeaster receives $35M in ARRA funds

Construction on the project is expected to begin as early as July 6, 2010, and will continue over the next 28 months. The expanded service is expected to increase ridership, improve connectivity and balance passenger flow.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Michigan approves new transit plan

The Rapid’s board of directors greenlighted the construction of modern streetcar and bus rapid transit lines. May require renewal or increase of a dedicated property tax.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2010

Study: Public transit improves health, weight loss

Residents of Charlotte, N.C., were surveyed before and after the construction of light rail. After public transit became available, physical activity increased, as people walked to and from the LRT line.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

Japanese firms partner to pursue overseas rail markets

Mitsubishi Heavy and Hitachi find overseas intra-city railway systems are the area where the two companies can demonstrate their competitiveness most via work ranging from marketing to construction, installation and maintenance in the field.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

Proterra receives $20M from cleantech investor

MK Energy and Infrastructure’s investment will accelerate the construction of Proterra’s first full-scale manufacturing plant in Greenville, S.C., which will break ground later this year and have capacity to make 2,500 EcoRide BE-35 buses annually and employ 1,300 workers over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2010

TOD project near SEPTA station planned

Project includes construction of apartments with ground-floor stores near Temple University rail station, which connects with several rail lines.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Long Island rail breaks ground on 'green' train wash facility

The project, which promises to create between 20 and 30 construction jobs, is being financed with federal stimulus funds through the Federal Transit Administration.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2010

U. of Kentucky wins award for innovative parking practices

Employs the use of Twitter to provide real-time parking information, as well as a 24-hour radio station, which provides information on visitor parking, construction and weather delays.

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