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Monday, April 11, 2016          

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Charlotte Rally L.A. Metro to boycott APTA meeting in North Carolina 
Following a national outcry over a North Carolina law that restricts protections for transgender people, L.A. Metro CEO Phil Washington has effectively barred employees from traveling to APTA's Bus and Paratransit Conference in Charlotte next month. Los Angeles Times [4-9]>> APTA Statement on North Carolina Bill>> Photo by Skip Foreman / AP
 
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John McPartland Fearful BART director got concealed weapon permit   
BART board member John McPartland has a license to carry a concealed handgun in public after telling authorities his role as an elected official requires him to decide "controversial issues" and that he particularly fears violence by Black Lives Matter activists. SF Gate [4-9]>> Photo by Lea Suzuki / San Francisco Chronicle    

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Surveillance Warning Sign Audio recording on NJ Transit light rail trains scrutinized 
Conversations on light rail trains have an unexpected eavesdropper -- NJ Transit. The agency's practice of recording audio with its surveillance systems has transit advocates and the ACLU concerned about privacy. NJ.com [4-10]>> 

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Arthur N. Gaudet & Associates will offer a 2-day scheduling/runcutting course in Charlotte, N.C., in May, right after APTA's Bus and Paratransit Conference. Registration $850/person; $700/person for groups of 4 or more. We also offer the course at your location. Contact Arthur Gaudet - 972-466-4611 or runcutter@runcutter.com


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Amtrak Investigation Amtrak deaths preventable if safety rules followed   
Joe Carter was known as the railroad engineer who could thread a needle with a backhoe. He was on his machine April 2 when a southbound Amtrak train barreled down the track at 106 mph near Chester, Pa. The News Journal [4-10]>> Photo by Kyle Grantham / The News Journal  
 

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Service Planner / Scheduler
Chatham Area Transit Authority, Savannah, Ga.

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MV Transportation, Washington, D.C.



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Fuel Maintenance System - Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, New Bedford, Mass.

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Maintenance Management System - Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, New Bedford, Mass.

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Bus Camera System - County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS), Scranton, Pa.


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Paratransit Operations and Related Services - Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, St. Peterburg, Fla.


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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Services - Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.


Rail Industry Claim Service - Nashville MTA, Nashville, Tenn.

Information Technology Service Management Project - Long Beach Public Transportation Company, Long Beach, Calif.


Fixed Route Scheduling Software - Central Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, York, Pa.


Uniform Services - Long Beach Transit, Long Beach, Calif.


Scrap Recycling - Nashville MTA, Nashville, Tenn.


Disposal of Surplus Computer Equipment - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas


Transit Station WiFi Hot Spots - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas


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Contracted Rail Transportation Services - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix 


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50th Street Station Construction Manager at Risk Services - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix 


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Marketing Sponsorship Consultant Services - Interurban Transit Partnership - The Rapid, Grand Rapids, Mich.


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Adaptive Signal Control Technology Services - Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Livermore, Calif.


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JAUNT Facility Renovation - JAUNT, Charlottesville, Va.


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System Refresh: Bus Shelter Decals and Bus Stop Sign Decals - Pierce Transit, Lakewood, Wash.


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30-Foot Heavy Duty Transit Coach Joint Procurement - York County Transportation Authority, York, Pa.


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Southeast BRT Corridor - Stations - Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, Fla.


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Skyway Fire Alarm & Security System Upgrades - Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Jacksonville, Fla.


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Geotechnical/Construction Materials Engineering, Testing and Observation - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio


Transit Center Relocation Feasibility Study - Clarksville Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Clarksville, Tenn.


CAD/AVL Systems - Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Burnsville, Minn.


Platte Bus Facility Mall Bus Charging Stations - Regional Transportation District, Denver


Public Transportation Operating Services & Optional Fleet Maintenance Services - City of Carson City, Nev.


Financial Advisor - Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.


Food Services for Intermodal Facility - Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.


On-Call Zero Emissions Bus Consulting Services - Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Livermore, Calif.


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Transit Oriented Development - National Transit Institute, New Brunswick, N.J


Downtown MetroRail Station Engineering Design Services - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas 


Parking Lot Expansion - Lakeline Station/Park & Ride - Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Austin, Texas

Bus Shelter Glass - Pierce Transit, Lakewood, Wash.


Option of up to Nine (9) each Allison Energy Storage System (ESS) Refresh Kits - Regional Transportation District, Denver


Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System - Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Fort Worth, Texas


Avaya Phone System Upgrade & Support - Regional Transportation District, Denver


Actuarial Consulting Services for Healthcare and Cafeteria Plan - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio


Media Buying Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver


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Facility Needs and Site Assessment Study - Blue Water Area Transit, Port Huron, Mich.

 
Green Line Communication Upgrades - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego
 

Comprehensive Professional Services Consultant - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio


Heavy Duty Towing Service - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio


Refurbishment of Fourteen (14) Gillig, Model Year 2003 Low Floor Transit Buses - City of Modesto, Calif.


Nuts, Bolts and Washers - Connect Transit, Normal, Ill.


50th Street Station Design Services - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix


Design/Build New Passenger Ferry Vessel - New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, New Orleans


Sale of Surplus Equipment - Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, Fort Wright, Ky.

 
Window Replacement - Maintenance Garage Facility, VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio


Project Management Support Services - Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San Jose, Calif.

Rail Rolling Stock Inspection and Audit Services - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix

 
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One (1) Low Floor, 30-35 Passenger Public Transit Bus - Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, Bend, Ore.


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