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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2009

OCTA taps Caltrans chief for CEO spot

Will Kempton served as head of Caltrans for the past five years, where he oversaw 50,000 lane miles of state highways, an annual budget of nearly $14 billion and $10 billion worth of transportation improvements under construction.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2009

Alstom equips Egyptian, Belgian rail

Egypt contracts are valued at a total of $180 million, and concern the second phase of construction of Line 3 metro system. Belgian project is the first European cross-border, high-speed line equipped with Level 2 ERTMS technology.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2009

DART promotes rail construction staff on YouTube

The online campaign, produced entirely in-house, was launched June 16, 90 days prior to the opening of the Green Line, and is scheduled to run through the completion of the Green Line in December 2010.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2009

Sec. LaHood announces HSR funding guidelines

The program will offer grants for both planning and construction and includes an $8 billion competitive grant program and a continuing $1 billion annual investment proposed in the President’s budget.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2009

Amtrak pushes SB/DBEs to seek ARRA contracts

Looking for firms to contract with directly or as a subcontractor in areas including architects and engineers, construction and security to help with a variety of small and large projects including major infrastructure projects. Amtrak is currently seeking to find and pre-qualify companies that can bid and perform as prime contractors for these contracts.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2009

LaHood announces $909.4M in ARRA grants

The federal dollars announced Wednesday will be used to purchase new equipment, including streetcars, buses, ferries, paratransit vans, clean fuel vehicles and railcars, as well as pay for the construction of new transit facilities, bus shelters, repair and maintenance of transit systems and safety and security equipment.

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ProductsJune 10, 2009

Vapor Bus International: City View Door Panel

Vapor's new CityView door panel features a sleek, all-glass door exterior that enhances vehicle styling. The door panel combines aircraft quality aluminum frame construction and mechanically fastened components to meet all industry requirements.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2009

N.J. Transit breaks ground on Mass Transit Tunnel

The $8.7 billion project is expected to generate and sustain 6,000 jobs through the construction phase of two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River, an expanded New York Penn Station and other key elements.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2009

DCTA signs $73M contract for 11 Stadler DMUs

A-train project includes single-phase construction of 21 miles of regional rail, five rail stations, a bicycle/pedestrian trail, and a regional rail operating and maintenance facility.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2009

Port Authority rail project cost drops $14M

Cost of the light rail extension will decrease from $552.8 million to $538.8 million due to a favorable round of construction bids and management efforts to contain contract expenses.

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