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Mass Transit Magazine
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Top Mass Transit News
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Transit Expert Conducts Assessment of Metro:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10981
An international expert on transit systems provided the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Board of Directors with a verbal assessment of the transit agency today so that the Board could use that analysis during the transition to an interim and then permanent general manager.
19 Hurt when Houston Transit Train, Bus Collide:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10980
Officials say a collision between a transit bus and light-rail train in downtown Houston has sent 19 people to the hospital. No serious injuries were reported.
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority and Veolia Transportation Receive U.S. DOT Grant of $45 million for Streetcar Expansion:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10979
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced the receipt of a $45 million TIGER Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
High-Speed Rail Gains Traction in Spain:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10978
With lower emissions and greater convenience, trains eclipse planes.
$10 Vehicle Fee in the Mix as Fix for Roads and Transit:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10977
BART to Webcast its Board Meetings:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10976
Nova Bus Receives order for 24 Buses from City of Honolulu:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10975
No Funding to Train Bus Drivers for World Cup:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=10974
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LATEST STIMULUS BILL REPORTS
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• $21M in Stimulus Cash for Ann Arbor, Detroit Transit
http://www.metromodemedia.com/devnews/federalstimulusmasstransit0154.aspx
• Beloit Transit Facility Nearly Complete
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2010/03/10/news/local_news/news1007.txt
• Amesbury Transportation Center to Receive City Funds
http://www.wickedlocal.com/amesbury/news/x1224405247/Transportation-center-to-receive-city-funds
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Mass Transit Industry Headlines
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High-Speed Rail 2010 Draws Rail Experts, Legislators and Business Leaders to Florida:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=10983
U.S. Congressman, John Mica discusses future of high-speed rail systems in Florida and across the United States.
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority and Veolia Transportation Receive U.S. DOT Grant of $45 million for Streetcar Expansion:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=10982
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced the receipt of a $45 million TIGER Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
Three Michigan Bus Systems Go Greener and Cleaner, Thanks to Recovery Act Funding:
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=10971
Transit agencies in Bay City, Battle Creek and Saginaw will add green technology to several buses in their fleet, thanks to a $538,000 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) grant for small, urban systems, said the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Charles M. Badger Joins Wendel as Transportation Project Director :
http://www.masstransitmag.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=10962
The Wendel Companies are pleased to announce that Charles M. “Chip” Badger has joined Wendel’s Public Transit Group as Transportation Project Director.
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