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Virginia Regional Transit Offices Ex-VRT CEO sentenced to 18 months in federal prison 
Mark McGregor, former chief executive of Virginia Regional Transit in Purcellville, Va., was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his role in a bribery scheme that cost the government $380,000. LoudounNow [9-9]>> Photo: LoudounNow 
 
 
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Metra passengers came to the aid of a woman who was randomly attacked last week by another rider. The victim reportedly was talking on her phone when an irate woman grabbed her and began banging her head into the window. ABC7 [9-9]>> 

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Metro Bus Operator Diane Rude Metro Transit union cites 'epidemic' of driver assaults  
The union that represents bus operators for Metro Transit in the Twin Cities says attacks on drivers have reached "epidemic" proportions. Last year, 88 Metro Transit drivers were assaulted, up 21% from the 73 assaults in 2014.  Star Tribune [9-10]>> Photo by Glenn Stubbe


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Alvertis Murry Arkansas parolee says public transportation is a lifeline    
Since leaving prison, Alvertis Murry has relied on buses to get to and from work. Now he's asking the local transit system, Rock Region Metro, to consider giving new parolees a free transit pass for up to a year to ease their transition. Arkansas Online [9-12]>> Photo by Melissa Gerrits 
 

  
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Williamsburg Area Transit Authority


Deputy Executive Director
Williamsburg Area Transit Authority, Williamsburg, Va.



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General Manager - School Bus Operations
Apple Bus Company, Kansas City, Mo.

General Manager - School Bus Operations
Apple Bus Company, New Orleans



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Fixed Route Operator Supervisor
Lebanon Transit, Lebanon, Pa.



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Chief Financial Officer
North County Transit District, Oceanside, Calif.

Rail Systems Project Manager
North County Transit District, Oceanside, Calif.



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Transit Planner I
Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority, Topeka, Kan.



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Atlanta BeltLine


Senior Transit Project Manager
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Atlanta



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Senior Service Planner
Central Ohio Transit Authority, Columbus, Ohio



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Mechanic, Automatic Train Control
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

Mechanic - Electrical
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

Mechanic - Car Track Equipment Maintenance
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

Manager - Server Operations
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

Construction Engineer - Civil
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

PeopleSoft & Oracle Security Administrator III
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

Sr. Workforce Diversity Compliance Officer  
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

Quality Mission Assurance Officer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C.

ROCS Application Systems Specialist
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Washington, D.C. 


     
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Public Notices


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Request for Proposals
Bus Services Consultant - City of Santa Clarita, Calif.

Due Date: Oct. 21, 2016, 11:00 a.m. (Pacific)


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Request for Proposals
National Transit Database and/or Using Transit Economic Requirement Tool TERM-Lite - National Transit Institute, New Brunswick, N.J.

Due Date: Nov. 1, 2016, 2:00 p.m. (Eastern)



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Request for Proposals
Bus Signal Priority Systems Project - City of Culver City / Culver CityBus, Culver City, Calif.

Due Date: Oct. 27, 2016, 3:00 p.m. (Pacific)



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Invitation for Bids
Bus Bay / Parking Lot Cleaning Services - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.



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Retail Services Intermodal - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.



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Lease Purchase Financing - Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, Aspen, Colo.



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Transit Management Services - Metropolitan Interstate Council, Duluth, Minn.



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Switches and Access Point Infrastructure Upgrade - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.



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



Request for Information
Information for Future RFQ for 60-Foot Electric Bus Procurement - Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, Indianapolis



VTA ACCESS Paratransit Services - Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, San Jose, Calif. 
 
Resurface Parking Lots at Crossroads Park and Ride - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio
   
5-Year Transit Plan - Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority, Flagstaff, Ariz.



Request for Proposals
Transit Ridership Forecasting - National Transit Institute, New Brunswick, N.J. 
 


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State and Metropolitan Transportation Programming (TPE13) - National Transit Institute, New Brunswick, N.J.
  


Invitation for Bids
Light Rail Vehicle Traction Motor Overhauls - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix
  


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Light Rail Vehicle Gearbox/Axle Assembly Overhauls - Valley Metro Rail, Inc., Phoenix



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Architectural Design and Development Services - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio



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Fuel Management System - Supp A - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio



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On-Call Structural Concrete Repairs - Regional Transportation District, Denver



Request for Qualifications
Consultant Services for Tacoma Theater District Placemaking: Integrating Arts, Culture and Transportation - Pierce Transit, Lakewood, Wash.



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



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Live Web Casting of RGRTA Public Meetings - Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, Rochester, N.Y.



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Assessment of Articulated Bus Utilization - Centre Area Transportation Authority, State College, Pa.



Invitation for Bids 
Armored Car Services - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio



Request for Qualifications
Frisco Transit Center - Engineering and Design Services - Summit County, Colo.
  


Request for Proposals
Tri-Valley Paratransit Services Assessment - City of Pleasanton, Calif.
 


Invitation for Bids
Waste Compactor for Intermodal - Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority, Birmingham, Ala.



Request for Proposals
Light Rail Vehicle Mover - Regional Transportation District, Denver



Request for Proposals
Website Redevelopment - GoTriangle, Durham, N.C.



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Software Services Package - Metro Bus, St. Cloud, Minn.



Request for Proposals
On-Call Transit Consultant Services - Ben Franklin Transit, Richland, Wash.



Invitation for Bids
Bus and Van Filters - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio



Digital Content Management Consulting Services - Lane Transit District, Eugene, Ore.
  


Invitation for Bids
Bus Stop Flag Panels & Poles - Supplement B - VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio


 
Technology Neutral Study for Big Blue Bus Fleet Plan - City of Santa Monica, Calif.



Request for Proposals
Rail Planning Executive Consultant - Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, Livermore, Calif.
  


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Transit Management Services - Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, New Bedford, Mass.  



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Transit Development Plan Update - Duluth Transit Authority, Duluth, Minn.



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Railway Worker Warning System - Regional Transportation District, Denver



Invitation for Bids
Light Rail Vehicle Resistor Banks - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego



Request for Proposals
Transit Management Services - City of Raleigh, N.C.



Request for Qualifications
Facility Needs and Site Assessment Study - Blue Water Area Transportation Commission, Port Huron, Mich.
 


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Engineering & Design Services - Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis.



Environmental Review - Milwaukee Transport Services, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis.



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

 
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