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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2002

Mineta opens new Ohio transit center during bus tour

Center features include a large customer-service waiting area, real time passenger information displays and a park and ride facility.

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Newsby StaffMay 1, 2002

Hiawatha LRT granted $49.5 million in FTA funds

When announcing the grant, Transportation Secretary Mineta also underscored the importance of safety on the nation's transportation systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2002

Railtrack to sue British government

Transport Secretary Byers said Railtrack Plc was headed for a deficit of $995 million by December and $2.4 billion by March, forcing the company into insolvency in October 2001.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2002

Unlocking the Door to Finding, Keeping Talented Transit Staff

With changing demographics and a new generation of workers, transit agencies are faced with attrition, competition from the private sector and image problems. The transit industry is hitting the brakes and following a new path toward recruiting and retaining skilled employees.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2002

Despite Challenges, BRT Continues to Shine

As it slides toward a respectable mode of U.S. public transportation, bus rapid transit still faces budgetary, political and community-related problems.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2001

Train stopped in R.I., passengers detained

Three passengers removed from Amtrak train.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2001

Tunnel Management System Unveiled

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta introduced a tunnel management system initiative for the nation's highways and transit tunnels.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Fortunes Change: Norm Mineta Returns to Transport

Republican George W. Bush’s new Democratic Secretary of Transportation has a distinguished record of bridging party differences to make public transport investments happen.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2001

Industry Applauds Bush's Move to Name Mineta As Next Secretary of Transportation

Industry reaction to President-elect George W. Bush's nomination of Norman Mineta as his Secretary of Transportation has been enthusiastically positive since the announcement was made earlier this week.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2000

U.S. Transportation Secretary Slater OKs Revised Atlanta Transport Plan, Averts Funding Ban

U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater certified that a revised transportation plan for the Atlanta area will meet federal air quality standards for the area, averting a withdrawal of federal highway money.

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