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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Bus driver at fault in crash with Houston railcar

The Houston Metro bus driver ran a red light, officials say. However, the driver insists that the light appeared to be green.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2010

New HRT head looking to change corporate culture

In dealing with a light rail project that may be over budget by nearly $100 million, Phillip A. Shucet says that Hampton Roads Transit has bred a “culture of fear” and needs more open communication.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2009

AECOM awarded $20M Edmonton LRT contract

The project's total construction value is approximately $708 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

L.A. Metro approves LAX corridor LRT extension

The light rail alternative will be 8.5 miles in length from the Metro Green Line Aviation Station to the Expo Line, now under construction, with a travel time estimated at 20 minutes. There will be seven new stations plus an option for one more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

St. Louis Metro begins bridge replacement project

Constructed in 1929, the bridge is experiencing significant settling and deterioration. In addition, the bridge is supported by four piers, which are obstacles to vehicular traffic.

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Newsby StaffOctober 30, 2009

Monterey, Calif., taps light rail for transit corridor

16-mile corridor extends between Monterey and Castroville on the publicly owned tracks adjacent to Highway 1. Start of service is planned for early 2015.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2009

L.B. Foster to equip Port Authority rail

Will provide rail fasteners, track work and new rail for construction of the 1.2-mile North Shore Connector.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2009

METRO Briefs

Class action lawsuit for Katrina transit workers to proceed. L.A. mayor touts planned light rail car plant. More N.Y. subway lines to receive digital displays.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

AECOM lands $19.3M DART rail expansion

The project will complete the 26.5-mile Green Line and expand 20 miles of the Orange and Blue lines. Under the extension, the company will provide a variety of project control, system integration and staff support services.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2009

FTA New Starts to fund S.F. Muni subway project

The Third Street Light Rail Project will receive $9.9 million in grant funding to support ongoing preliminary engineering and design work.

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