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AMTRAK ridership nationwide reached 30 million, a record high since its creation in 1971, with more than 7 million riding between Boston and Washington.
Michael W. Alford, P.E., is the new Houston District Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Transportation Commissioner Ted Houghton has been named chair of the Texas Transportation Commission
Perry campaign aide Delisi will leave as chair of the Texas Transportation Commission
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