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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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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2009

Cricket to provide wireless infrastructure to Chicago

Company recently completed the installation and testing of its base equipment to the Chicago Transit Authority wireless infrastructure. Customers who use Cricket wireless services can now communicate throughout the red and blue line subways.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2009

FEMA announces $970M in preparedness grants

$25 million allocated for Amtrak to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major disasters and other emergencies within the Amtrak rail system.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2009

Securing Rail Systems From The Ground Up

Austin, Texas' Capital Metro and Phoenix-based Valley Metro employed special crime prevention tactics when designing their systems, as well as CCTV cameras and manpower to secure their rail systems' passengers, trains and other infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2009

AASHTO launches transit awareness campaign

Includes a Website outlining authorization proposals and supplying facts about America's transportation infrastructure, as well as a host of examples and information on issues ranging from safety and congestion to freight and transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

T&I discusses transportation issues for disabled

Issues include ensuring adequate funding for public transit; making communities, infrastructure and transportation services more commuter friendly and more accessible; and helping persons with disabilities with transportation costs, and making transportation services more affordable.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2009

Mulvey named acting chairman of STB

Prior to joining the STB, Mulvey was staff director, Railroad Subcommittee, and staff director, pipelines and hazardous materials, for the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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