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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserDecember 10, 2009

Will the Jobs Summit yield fruit for transit?

The White House Jobs Summit, held last week, drew business executives, economists, finance experts, labor leaders and small business owners to Washington, D.C., to share ideas on boosting employment. A national delegation of transit and business leaders was among those in attendance, with plans to promote the benefits of investing in “ready-to-go” public transit infrastructure projects that will create and sustain jobs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2009

ORT selects RouteMatch Software solution

With RouteMatch's automated system, ORT can use its fixed route and/or paratransit vehicles to provide services on a given day or shift, using just one screen and one technology infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2009

CUTA calls for dedicated transit investment

Aimed as strategy to meet current and future needs related to infrastructure expansion and renewal, as well as the creation of new transit systems.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2009

Amtrak, IBM reach IT agreement

IBM will support the infrastructure for Amtrak's reservation system as well as the corporation's entire computing infrastructure from delivery centers in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2009

Former Ariz. DOT chief to head FHWA

Victor Mendez oversaw the construction of the regional freeway system in the Phoenix area that was built six years ahead of schedule and delivered statewide construction programs on time, including major infrastructure improvements throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2009

Alstom, Paris transit, partner on energy storage

The STEEM (Maximised Energy Efficiency Tramway System) project will enable the trams to run without catenary power, allowing them to be integrated more effectively into the urban environment and generate energy and infrastructure savings.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2009

Calif. to extend HSR corridor to Las Vegas

In April, President Obama, Vice President Biden and Secretary LaHood announced the effort to transform the nation's transportation system by developing rail infrastructure and launching high-speed passenger rail services in 100 mile to 600 mile corridors that connect U.S. communities.

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ArticlesJune 22, 2009

Fed encouragement of Hatch Act loopholes worsens worrisome trend

At a time when there is a growing recognition that our infrastructure is in dire need of repair or rebuilding, we need to hire the best to do the work.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2009

SunLine upgrades CNG station

SunLine received $189,000 from the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program to fund the upgrades.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2009

Nashville MTA articulated hybrid buses enter service

Three of the six new buses entered service on route 26 Gallatin Road, which will become Nashville’s first BRT when other hybrid buses arrive and infrastructure improvements are made along the corridor, such as traffic signal light extenders and new bus shelters.

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