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index, however, shows that—from now through 2015—there will be a rapid decline in the performance of the system if we continue business as usual. Right now, we’re on an unsustainable path.” Donohue called on the nation to respond by improving “the way transportation delivers for business; removing barriers to maintaining, modernizing, and expanding our nation’s transportation infrastructure; and driving increased public and private investment.” The Transportation Performance Index combines indicators of supply (availability), quality of service (reliability, predictability, safety), and utilization (potential for future growth) across all modes of passenger and freight transportation—public transportation, highways, freight rail, aviation, marine, and intermodal—to show how well the U.S. transportation system is serving the needs of businesses and the overall U.S. economy. The national index is 51.24 in 2008, the last year for which national-level data are available, up slightly from the 2007 figure of 50.74. However, the moving average, which smoothes the annual variations, reveals a clear downward trend from 2003 to 2008, demonstrating that the performance of the U.S. transportation system is not keeping pace with the demands on that system. The initial release of the index covers the time period from 1990 to 2008. During that time, the index—or the performance of the U.S. transportation system—increased only about 6 percent, compared with 22 percent growth in the U.S. population during that time period, a 29 percent increase in passenger travel, and a rise of 27 percent in freight traffic. For more information on the Transportation Performance Index, visit www.letsrebuildamerica.com.

CLASSIFIEDS
The Public Transit Marketplace—Passenger Transport Classified Ads are the marketplace for public transit. All classified ads appearing in the print version of Passenger Transport will also appear in the electronic version. All help wanted ads must appear in print in order to be listed on-line. TO PLACE AN AD: E-mail or fax the requested date(s) of publication to: ptads@apta.com or FAX to (202) 496-4898. Mailing address is: Passenger Transport, 1666 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Ad copy is not accepted by phone. DEADLINE: Noon, Monday, one week prior to publication date. INFORMATION: Phone (202) 496-4819. 1 insertion* Multiple insertions* (with no copy change) Display classifieds / column inch rate Minimum charge Logo Placement (per issue) Affidavits Blind box fee Minimum charge APTA Member $1.50 per word $1.36 per word $73.50 $85.00 $40.00 $3.00 $20.00 $85.00 APTA Non-Member $1.71 per word $1.56 per word $85.00 $85.00 $40.00 $3.00 $20.00 $85.00

BidS/ProPoSalS
SALEM AREA MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT (OREGON) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #2010.033 TIRE PROGRAM RFP RELEASE SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL VENDOR CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 11, 2010 RESPONSES DUE ON NOVEMBER 4, 2010
Salem Area Mass Transit District is soliciting proposals from qualified tire manufacturing firms to provide a tire program for a fleet of 64 fixed route transit buses and 34 paratransit type vehicles. All above must comply with FTA fund guidelines, federal and state funding requirements. All interested parties can obtain an RFP packet by faxing a request to SAMTD Attn: Finance Division, (503) 588-7942.

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Transportation Authority in Philadelphia is using ARRA funds for the renovation of two 80-year-old subway stations, Girard and Spring Garden. The work includes new elevators, stairs, cashier lines, and concrete restoration, as well as lighting, signage, and fire alarm systems. New York City DOT is rehabilitating eight vehicular bridges, one pedestrian bridge, and one parking field, all of which provide commuter access to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The bridges support pedestrian traffic, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus routes and stations, taxi service, and other passenger vehicle traffic. The rehabilitation of the St. George Ferry Ramps will restore and preserve the structural integrity of these bridges for another 25 years. This hub provides a direct connection for 60,000 daily riders to and from Manhattan. An ARRA grant is supporting rehabilitation of the Historic Eads Bridge, spanning the Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois. The combined roadway and light rail bridge is the backbone of the St. Louis MetroLink light rail system. This project provides much needed safety rehabilitation to the bridge superstructure and piers, extending the life of the bridge by several decades and bringing it back to a state of good repair. Built in 1874, Eads Bridge is a National Historic Landmark. “Projects like these are helping turn the tide against an economy that was floundering only 18 months ago, and are creating good middle-class jobs,” the report noted—“jobs that will last for decades to come.”

To estimate the price of your ad, you may use Microsoft Word’s “word count.” * Non-Commissionable

NoticeS
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) GOAL
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), a TVM located in New York, NY, hereby announces its Federal FY2011-2013 goal for awarding DBE contracts at 2%, as required by 49 CFR Part 26. The DBE goal, along with the description of how the goal was developed, is available for public review and comment from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at the MHIA office, 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 2650, New York, NY 10111 for 30 days following the date of this notice. Comments, for informational purposes, will be accepted for 45 days following the date of this notice. MHIA requests that any qualified DBE firms with capabilities to supply products for its contracts, contact Michael Ang by phone: (212) 397-6145, by email: michael_ang@mhiahq.com, or by sending written information to the address above.

prior to 2:00 p.m. (PST), Wednesday, October 27, 2010. All bids shall be sent to Sonoma County Transit, Attn: Jodi Curtis, 355 West Robles Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. SCT reserves the right to reject any and all bids. A certified cashier’s check made payable to Sonoma County Transit in the amount equal to 100% of the total bid must be submitted within (48) hours after notification of award. If 100% payment is not received as specified, SCT will award to the next highest bidder. Successful bidders must remove coaches within (15) calendar days after payment is received and accepted. Everything is sold “AS IS” without any guarantee or warranty by SCT. For additional information contact Bryan Albee, Transit Systems Manager at (707) 585-7516.

STARK AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) is issuing a Request for Proposals for the purchase and delivery of up to thirteen (13) light transit vehicles with an option of up to forty (40) light transit vehicles within a five (5) year period in accordance to the terms and conditions set forth in the RFP. Copies of the Request for Proposals are available by visiting our website (www.sartaonline. com/bids) or by contacting Charles Koppes, Procurement Administrator at (330) 477-2782 ext. 541, or by emailing ckoppes@sartaonline.com. All Proposals must be submitted in accordance with requirements set forth in the RFP, and must be received at SARTA’s office at 1600 Gateway Blvd SE, Canton, Ohio 44707 by 4:00 p.m. local time on October 25, 2010. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 4, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in SARTA’s Board Room. This project is funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through and is subject to all applicable FTA, federal, state and local procurement regulations.

NOTICE SALE OF USED TRANSIT COACHES
The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority is seeking to dispose of twelve (12) Orion 40-foot CNG Transit buses with remaining useful life, as a grantee-to-grantee transfer. All equipment will be transferred as is with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. All equipment will be transferred in accordance with all Federal Transit Administration requirements. Please contact Deborah M. Byrd, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, N.E. | Suite 800 | Atlanta, GA 30303 Direct: (404) 463.8511 | Fax: (770) 359.3852, Email: dbyrd@grta.org if you have any interest in the buses.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE CITY OF WICHITA WICHITA TRANSIT WICHITA, KS
In accordance with requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 26.45, as amended, Wichita Transit in Wichita, Kansas, hereby notifies the public that it is recommending a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 1.58% for applicable professional services, procurement, and construction contracts during FYs 2011, 2012, and 2013. Information pertaining to this goal and a description of how it was selected is available for inspection from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Central Time) at Wichita Transit’s administrative offices at 777 E Waterman, Wichita, KS, 67202, for 30 calendar days following the date of publication of this notice. Written comments on this goal will be accepted for 45 days from the date of publication of this notice. The comments are for informational purposes only and may be sent to the DBE officer, Michelle Stroot, at the above address.

REQUEST FOR BID 2010-24 SALE OF SURPLUS TROLLEY’S
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is hereby giving notice that it will be accepting Bids for the sale of four (4) Surplus Chance Trolley’s per Bid 2010-23. All Bids must be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the bid and must be received at the address stated below by the submission date of November 4, 2010, by 2:00 P. M. CST. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 13, 2010 at 10:00 am in the Fleet Maintenance Conference Room. 1525 West Vine Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205. The bid can be viewed and printed from our website at www.ridemcts.com. Submit bids to Milwaukee County Transit System, Materials Management Department, 1942 North 17th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205. Any questions on this Bid can be directed to Mr. Richard Walsh at (414) 937-3241 or by email at rwalsh@mcts.org. As an agent with Milwaukee County, Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. (MTS) reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids as deemed in its best interest.

BIDS AND PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: SUBURBAN TRANSIT STATION FEASIBILITY STUDY RFP
The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is seeking proposals for a suburban transit station feasibility study. Proposals will be received by mail or hand delivery at the RGRTA Administration Building Reception Area, 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, New York 14609 until October 13, 2010 at 3:00 PM. Proposals received after the time and date specified will not be considered. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and must be clearly addressed as follows: Suburban Transit Station Feasibility Study Attn: David Dadetta Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority 1372 East Main Street Rochester, New York 14609 Proposal documents and detailed specifications are available by electronic mail at: procurement@rgrta.com or by telephone at: (585) 6540640. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this request for proposal. Any firm appearing on the Comptroller General’s List of Ineligible Contractors, is not eligible to participate. RGRTA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to re-advertise for proposals, to

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For Sale
SONOMA COUNTY TRANSIT NOTICE OF SALE USED TRANSIT COACHES
Sonoma County Transit (SCT), located in Santa Rosa, California is selling 15 retired 1996 Orion V 40’ CNG transit coaches. Requests for a complete list of coaches may be obtained by contacting Jodi Curtis, Transit Specialist at jodi@sctransit.com Vehicles will be available for viewing on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 355 West Robles Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Sealed bids for the coaches must be received

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