Center Update  
The Center is Looking for a Technical Editor/Writer to Join our Team
Center Instructional System Designers work with Technical Subject Matter Experts both in meetings (left) and in the field (right) to collect content for courseware.
 
The Center is at a point of great growth, specifically around training development and is looking for a Technical Editor/Writer on a part-time or contractual basis. The editor/writer will be responsible for ensuring consistency in style and presentation in training courses developed for a range of technical subjects including transit elevator-escalator, signals and rail car maintenance. The end result of the work will be a consistently high quality suite of instruction-ready courseware.
 
Minimum requirements for the position include:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical editor/writer
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office and excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication
  • Attention to detail, especially in ensuring consistency in style and format, proof reading for proper use of grammar, diction and spelling
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects at the same time while meeting deadlines
 
DBEs, including MBEs and WBEs, are encouraged to submit proposals.
 
For more information, see the full job listings .
Public Transportation
Eden Prairie News - September 9, 2017
As a nation, public transportation is at the heart of economic and workforce development, particularly for programs such as the welfare-to-work program. According to studies performed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 94 percent of those utilizing welfare programs do not own a car and rely on public transportation to get to and from work every day and according to the center for transportation excellence those living off below average 
Metro Magazine -- September 12, 2017
The plan of nearly three dozen individual initiatives calls for a total investment of about $836 million to $456 million in operating costs and another $380 million in capital costs. Improvements over the longer term, including signal system modernization and new subway cars, will be included in the MTA's next five-year capital plan.
TransitCenter - September 12, 2017
Over the past several years, nearly every major US city has witnessed dramatic declines in bus ridership. Some blame may go to low gas prices and new services like Uber. But transit advocates think bus service is declining because of longstanding policy neglect, and that something can and ought to be done about it. They're pushing elected officials and transit agencies to apply changes like bus lanes, all-door boarding and traffic signal priority.
Transit System/Partners
The Philadelphia Inquirer - September 11, 2017
What happened in Texas does offer a preview of options to bring riders back to Philadelphia's buses. The principles they focused on- frequency, efficiency, and easily understood routes - are seen as a model for bus networks nationwide.
Houston Public Media - September 8, 2017
In the immediate aftermath of the storm, Metro buses were used to transport people to the George R. Brown Convention Center and NRG Park. A few days later bus service was restored. But Metro CEO Tom Lambert says they did have some flood damage, like at the Kashmere Transit Facility. They also had to check the systems that operate the HOV lanes.
The Daily Herald - September 11, 2017
The agency's chief mechanical officer, [James Derwinski], who will take over from outgoing CEO Don Orseno in December, also has a panoramic vision for the commuter railroad - growing service and making Metra the safest railroad in the U.S. "The first thing is to get through the hurdles and achieve financial stability on both the capital and operating sides," said Derwinski, 49.
The Virginian-Pilot - September 12, 2017
Over the summer, HRT, the city of Norfolk and consultants have been collecting, analyzing and evaluating data for the 14 alternatives to reach the base.
Economic Issues
The Washington Post - September 11, 2017
[Governor] Hogan's action marked a dramatic reversal from his position in a contentious, closed-door, regional summit two weeks ago. There, Hogan shocked McAuliffe and Bowser by saying Maryland would not give Metro any additional funds beyond what it already contributes each year.
Metro Magazine - September 6, 2017
The additional 85,000 households and 130,500 jobs that the two rail systems make possible in Northern Virginia generate both sales and income tax revenues that flow to Richmond. For every dollar the state invests in Metrorail and VRE, it receives $2.50 in return. While $600 million represents just over 3% of general fund revenues, the amount is significant. It covers Virginia's annual general-fund expenditures on state colleges and universities, about $316 million, and state police, roughly $266 million.
Building Transportation Infrastructure
Nashville Business Journal - September 11, 2017
The coalition, called Transit for Nashville, boasts a roster of nearly 40 organizations throughout the region, including some usual suspects such as the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, both long-time backers of mass transit locally.
Urban Land Magazine - September 11, 2017
Last November, 71 percent of county voters passed Measure M to fund $120 billion worth of rail expansions, highway improvements, walking and biking infrastructure, and local street repairs. More than half of all revenues over the next 40 years will be spent on new construction, according to Metro, including five new transit lines and at least six extensions of lines that are already built or under construction, plus BRT line expansion. Measure M, through the city of Los Angeles, will fund $200 million for a future downtown streetcar.
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