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Monday, June 27, 2016

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UberPool beats CTA in time, not cost, in identical trips

In a new study, UberPool was faster than the Chicago Transit Authority on 78% of trips. But the CTA was far less expensive -- averaging $2.29 per ride, compared with UberPool's average $9.66. Chicago Tribune [6-26]>> Photo by Abel Uribe / The Tribune

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D.C. Metro loyalists quietly endure the challenges

For every D.C. Metro hater with an active Twitter account and a bike helmet, there are a thousand passengers resignedly boarding the train each weekday. They're a quiet faction, for whom Metro is still the least of all commuting evils. Washington Post [6-26]>>Photo by Michael Williamson / The Post

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To live near rail lines in Seattle, you'll have to pay up

As Seattle and surrounding cities look to significantly expand train service throughout the region, here's fair warning for those looking to live the car-free lifestyle: If you want to live near a transit hub, you'll likely have to pay up. Seattle Times [6-26]>> Chart: Seattle Times

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Scheduling and Service Development Specialist

Nashville MTA, Nashville, Tenn.

Director of Maintenance

Nashville MTA, Nashville, Tenn.

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Regional Transit Planner

North Central Regional Transit District, Espanola, N.M.

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Public Safety Manager
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Kansas City, Mo.

Manager of Transit Training (Operations & Maintenance)
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, Kansas City, Mo.

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Assistant Terminal Manager
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), Clinton Township and Inkster, Mich.

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Denton County Transportation Authority, Lewisville, Texas

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Assistant Transit Manager
Merced County Association of Governments, Merced, Calif.

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General Manager
RATP Dev America, Atlanta

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RATP Dev America, Atlanta

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Manager, Revenue and Fares
Capital Metro, Austin, Texas

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Human Resources Generalist
Blacksburg Transit, Blacksburg, Va.

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Transportation System Planner
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston

Urban Designer

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston

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Management Opportunities (Proposed Business)
National Express Transit, Bakersfield, Calif.

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General Manager (Proposed Business)
LeFleur Transportation, Phoenix

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Project Manager
Virginia Railway Express, Alexandria, Va.

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Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, Santa Rosa, Calif.

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Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, Santa Rosa, Calif.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

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14 to 65 Low Floor, Medium Duty, CNG Para-Transit Buses - Blue Water Area Transit, Port Huron, Mich.

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Integrated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Expansion Project - Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Tavares, Fla.

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Four (4) Each New 4x4 Trucks with Rail Gear - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Transit Advertising - City of Escalon, Calif.

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Third-Party Administrators for Workers Compensation for Claims Administration Services and Bill Review Services - Long Beach Transit, Long Beach, Calif.

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Bus Steering Components & Front Suspension Parts - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Oracle Business Intelligence and Sites Cloud Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Facilities Engineering Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Design Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Cybersecurity Consulting Services - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Fleet Fuel Tramway System - Connect Transit, Normal, Ill.

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Perimeter Security Fence & Gate - Greater Peoria Mass Transit District, Peoria, Ill.

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Rail Station Electronic Signage Upgrade - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta

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Public Address System Upgrade - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta

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Passenger Information Display Systems - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.

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Financial Audit Accounting Services - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.

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Mobile Ticketing and Back Office Solution - Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, Des Moines, Iowa

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Purchase of 30-Foot Shopping Bus - Capital Area Transportation Authority, Lansing, Mich.

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Anti-Microbial Bus Treatment Services - Capital Area Transportation Authority, Lansing, Mich.

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Consulting Service for Developing Cyber Security Protection Plan - Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, Dayton, Ohio

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Purchase and Implementation of Business Management System - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Diesel and Gasoline - Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, Carbondale, Colo.

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Installation of Concrete Pads for Bus Shelters - Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, Rochester, N.Y.

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Operations and Maintenance of the Atlanta Streetcar System - Atlanta Streetcar, Atlanta

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Advertising Sales Program Management - Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority, Flagstaff, Ariz.

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Owner's Representative Services - Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), Cincinnati

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TEX Rail Equipment Maintenance Facility - Fort Worth Transportation Authority, Fort Worth, Texas

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Purchase of Non-Revenue Vehicles - Capital Area Transportation Authority, Lansing, Mich.

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Transit Video System - Summit County, Frisco, Colo.

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Solar Engineering Services - Golden Empire Transit District, Bakersfield, Calif.

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ZF Transmission Rebuilds - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Consultant Services to Conduct High-Capacity Transit Feasibility Study - Pierce Transit, Lakewood, Wash.

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Olde Town Arvada Garage Emergency Telephones (ETELs) & Closed Circuit TV Cameras (CCTVs) - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Purchase of Bus Stop Signs - Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, Rochester, N.Y.

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Investigative Services for Workers Compensation - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Hardware and Software for Disaster Recovery Upgrade - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Roof Replacement - Transdev Services, Inc., d/b/a NICE Bus, Rockville Centre, N.Y.

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Facilities Trucks Equipment - Foothill Transit, West Covina, Calif.

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Bus Stop Flag Panels & Poles - Supplement A - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Fuel Management System - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio

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Financial Audit Services - Transit Management of Central Maryland, Savage, Md.

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Mobile Maintenance Lifts - Connect Transit, Normal, Ill.

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Highway 287 & Niwot Road Park-n-Ride Expansion - Regional Transportation District, Denver

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Program Management Contractor Contract - Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, Honolulu

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Operation and Maintenance of the Light Rail Transit Red Line Project - NTA - Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel

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Purchase of Six (6) Streetcar Vehicles and Related Spare Parts - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix

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