Sentences with phrase «public rail systems»

Public rail systems are harvesting and storing electricity from regenerative braking with the hope of making a profit on power sold back to the grid

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The Committee for Perth has added to the debate over Perth's public transport system by releasing research indicating light rail systems attract more passengers, have lower running costs, and travel faster than rapid bus systems.

for Transport, the public must question every major transport project as spending 2.2 billion dollars on the Forrestfield - Airport rail link is a grotesque waste of money which can not be justified with our very low population density and simply needs an efficient bus system at a fraction of the cost similar to that servicing Melbourne's Tullarmarine Airport.

But although Cuomo has railed against he belief that the public education system has grown to become more about protecting the administrative bureaucracy and less about educating kids, the focus of his wrath has been the teachers unions and not — so far, anyway — superintendents, who I'm sure are breathing a sigh of relief.

The new disclaimer language leaves out appointees to public authorities, which represent some of the most influential bodies in state government, including the New York Thruway Authority, the New York Power Authority and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the subway, bus and commuter rail system in and around New York City.

Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi, in an email, said of NYPIRG's criticism: «No governor has fought harder to reform New York's campaign finance system than Governor Cuomo, who included public campaign financing in his budget and is using the funds that NYPIRG is railing against for commercials urging the public to support it.»

This bipartisan panel will help bring together the experts, stakeholders and the public to address the issues necessary to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a high speed rail system.»

Public transportation in Erie County is provided by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority which owns and operates Buffalo Niagara International Airport as well as an extensive bus and light rail transit system.

Last November, hackers disabled ticketing systems at San Francisco's public light - rail system and demanded $ 73,000, also in bitcoins.

Nevadans like Democratic Senator Harry Reid, who has doggedly opposed the Yucca Mountain repository, say it makes more sense to leave such waste where it is than to risk transporting it across the nation's public highways and rail system, during which accidents or even terrorist attacks could expose untold numbers of Americans to radioactivity.

They rail against state standards and accountability systems, but offer few practical alternatives for ensuring that all public schools perform at a high level.

The report takes great pains to describe the specific practices and guard rails that Summit Public Schools has put in place to erect a system in which students can chart their own learning.

In addition, the following types of projects are eligible: international bridges and tunnels; intercity passenger bus and rail facilities and vehicles; publicly owned freight rail facilities; private facilities providing public benefit for highway users; intermodal freight transfer facilities; projects that provide access to such facilities; service improvements on or adjacent to the National Highway System; and projects located within the boundary of a port terminal under certain conditions.

-- For purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity that provides designated public transportation to fail, in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, to make key stations (as determined under criteria established by the Secretary by regulation) in rapid rail and light rail systems readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

-- It shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 202 of this Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) for a public entity which operates a fixed route system to purchase or lease a new bus, a new rapid rail vehicle, a new light rail vehicle, or any other new vehicle to be used on such system, if the solicitation for such purchase or lease is made after the 30th day following the effective date of this subsection and if such bus, rail vehicle, or other vehicle is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

«President Obama's support for an America built to last is putting people back to work across the country, including here in Maryland, modernizing our nation's roads, rails, bridges, and public transit systems,» said Secretary LaHood.

«President Obama's support for an America built to last is putting people back to work across the country, including here in Massachusetts, modernizing our nation's roads, rails, bridges, and public transit systems,» said Secretary LaHood.

Part I contains a summary of Departmental emergency authorities for key components of the transportation system, including air, rail, public transit, highway, pipeline, hazardous materials, and maritime transportation.

The bill, the Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2009, proposed establishing and enforcing federal safety standards for rail transit systems to ensure a higher level of safety.

determines, in consultation with the Secretary, an appropriate staffing level for the State safety oversight agency that is commensurate with the number, size, and complexity of the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the eligible State;

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides grants to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries.

There are shops and restaurants and a public transit rail system that lets you see more of the area if you want to take the time.

With a growing list of partners including IBPA, Publishers Weekly's BookLife, Library Journal's SELF - e, Pressbooks Public, RAILS, Massachusetts Library System (MLS), Soon to Be Famous and BiblioLabs, libraries and authors participating in Indie Author Day will gain support from all walks of the book publishing industry.

With a growing list of partners including IBPA, Publishers Weekly's BookLife, Library Journal's SELF - e, Pressbooks Public, RAILS, Massachusetts Library System (MLS), Soon to Be Famous, Where Writers Win and BiblioLabs, libraries and authors participating in Indie Author Day will gain support from all walks of the book publishing industry.

The city provides multiple options for public transportation with its TriMet system, including the MAX Light Rail, the Portland Streetcar, bus lines, and a WES Commuter Rail.

Cable cars are both a San Francisco landmark and a part of an extensive public transportation network that also includes buses, trolleys, and a light rail system.

Public transit options in Boston include subways, commuter rail, street cars, light rail, and a bus system.

And when something is not close by, getting around town is easy with the San Diego Trolley, the city's light - rail public transit system that conveniently connects downtown to other parts of the city.

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the public transportation system in Chicago, serving the City of Chicago and 40 neighboring communities, mainly by bus (140 routes and 12,000 bus stops throughout the region) and rail (8 routes and 146 stations).

Mexico City has many modes of public transportation, from the metro (subway) system, to suburban rail, light rail, regular buses, BRT (bus rapid transit), «pesero» minibuses, and trolleybuses, to bike share.

From Hostel Fish, it is easy to access Denver's public transportation systems including the bus, the free downtown mall ride, and the light rail.

Make sure to check out the reliable public transport system, including buses, taxis and the new light rail, as well as one of the many car hire options in the precinct.

Following the first demo for the game, the public were hardly impressed with fans of the series criticizing the games «on - rails» gameplay, but Lionhead have since stated that much of the games features, such as the navigation system, were removed from the demo to ensure that it all went smoothly during the public showing, and that Fable: The Journey will actually be more open and accessible than any game previously seen in the series, and that it will likely be bigger as well.

As well as making playful, politically - engaged work for galleries and public spaces, Harrison is also the founder and coordinator of the national Bring Back British Rail campaign — which strives to popularise the idea of re-nationalising our public transport system — and is the agent for The Artists» Bond — a life - long speculative funding scheme for artists, now with 160 members across the UK.

Those profits can be used on providing an efficient cheap and clean public transport... Every major city should have a decent tram or underground rail system.

TreeHugger: While the Obama administration is investing in new and existing transit systems, existing public transportation services are being cut back around the country, and California's budget woes may even threaten the implementation of its newly approved plan for high - speed rail.

It makes some sense, it is a big country without good public transport or rail system.

Urban transport systems based on a combination of rail lines, bus lines, bicycle pathways, and pedestrian walkways offer the best of all possible worlds in providing mobility, low - cost transportation, and a healthy urban environment.Some of the most innovative public transportation systems, those that shift huge numbers of people from cars into buses, have been developed in Curitiba, Brazil, and Bogotá, Colombia.

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Therefore, to facilitate the operation of public transport services, ENGIE, through its subsidiary ENGIE Ineo, has already outfitted 12,000 kilometres of railroads, 1,800 light rail tramways with electrification, signal and telecom systems, as well as 35,000 buses with onboard operational assistance and passenger information systems.

Louis rail line, and a local Bloomington - Normal public transit system operates a variety of fixed route lines for getting residents where they need to go.

By contrast, when I took the Red Line to work I would frequently find myself sitting stopped outside Alewife or Harvard Square for about 20 minutes for track maintenance, or because they lost the third rail, or because there was another train in the station whose doors were jammed, or any number of other reasons that a well - maintained public transportation system shouldn't have.

Combined with a public bus service and light rail system connecting the city to Phoenix and Tempe, residents can easily travel despite the city's large size.

The public transit system in the city is known as the Metro, and it includes both buses and light rail.

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Central Florida, like all other regional economies, needs a reliable public transportation rail system as part of a smart - growth strategy,» says Stephen Baker, chairman of the board of the Orlando Regional REALTOR ® Association.

1047 Commonwealth Avenue is a class «A» boutique apartment complex that immediately abuts Boston University's main campus and is situated along the city's light rail public transportation system, known as «The T.» The property features a single - level parking garage, five floors of residential space and 2,890 square feet of retail occupied by the recently opened Caffé Nero.

The study looked at five regions, which illustrate the types of high - frequency public transit systems throughout the U.S. High - frequency public transportation includes subway (heavy rail), light rail and bus rapid transit.

Close to bus and rail public transit systems.