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ArticlesJune 16, 2011

Consensus emerging on streamlining federal project reviews

Cliff Henke, a contributing editor to METRO, is senior analyst at PB. His views herein are solely his own.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Support Transit Development and Operation?

When properly employed, such partnerships between government and the private sector can expedite projects, transfer development and operations risk, and provide better opportunities to leverage limited funds.

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ArticlesMay 11, 2010

Public-private partnership to fund Denver rail expansion

The East Corridor rail line is part of the Denver Regional Transportation District's $2.3 billion Eagle P3 project to be funded by a public-private partnership. Electric multiple-unit commuter rail trains will carry passengers from downtown Denver to the Denver International Airport.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2009

MARTA to co-sponsor PPP workshop

Participants will review best practices and explore options for expanding transit infrastructure and services through public-private partnerships.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Will Private Investment in Public Transit Fill the Funding Gap?

Potential benefits to the public transit system include capital cost and schedule savings, greater use of private sector innovation and technology, and the ability to finance all or part of the overall lifecycle costs of the project with private funds.

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ArticlesJanuary 9, 2009

Opportunities on the horizon for motorcoach industry

Victor S. Parra is the president/CEO of the United Motorcoach Association.

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ArticlesCover StoryDecember 1, 2008

Transportation's Green Future on Display at APTA EXPO

Previous EXPO themes of security took a back seat to issues such as fuel prices and global warming. Major evidence of this shift was the dominant presence of hybrid vehicles on the show floor, as well as other eco-friendly product offerings. Off the show floor, session topics focused on dealing with rising operational costs, federal reauthorization, public-private partnerships, customer service and sustainability.

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