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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

Students expected to fuel Edmonton ridership boom

Opening of a south extension to the system in 2009 has given ridership numbers a huge boost.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2010

Students, rail supporters criticize U of Md.'s plan

The university is considering closing Campus Drive to all but pedestrians, bicyclists, campus shuttles, emergency vehicles and university service vehicles from June 19 to Aug. 15 as a test of longer-term plans to create a "traffic-free, pedestrian-friendly zone."

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2010

Phoenix Metro April ridership breaks records

Served more than 1,2 million total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership of 44,932, average Saturday ridership of 34,533, and average Sunday and holiday ridership of 20,573.

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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 StaffJanuary 8, 2010

S.F. subway project receives final design approval

The Third Street Light Rail project represents the most significant investment in the expansion of the Muni system in generations.

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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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