Lear charges U S wasting millions on existing engine
Inventor William B Lear claims the government wastes millions to develop low pollution transport tech his firm already perfected He argues the UMTA ignores his vapor engine and accuses agencies of favoring costly programs over workable hardware Lear cites bids and contracts, noting a $1 million bus option and $8 million of his own funds. He criticizes DOT for denying his proposals and asserts a steam engine bus is ignored.
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Congress
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UMTA
Environmental Health Service
Steam Engine Systems Inc
Newton, Mass
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David Ragone
Transportation Department
Newton
Mass
DOT
New
Environmental Protection Agency
Dallas
California State Assembly
Railpax Eyes Valley Expansion with State Aid
One of Railpax Transportation System's eight incorporators said on Monday there is still a possibility of adding the Central Valley if the state provides help. The remarks reflect ongoing consideration of expanding the proposed rail network beyond initial plans.
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Washington
Catherine May Bedell
Stockton
Fresno
Bill would limit building height along Embarcadero
Sacramento reports the Assembly approved a Burton bill 50 to 0 to curb construction in the San Francisco Embarcadero. It would bar any new structure taller than 200 feet in that area, narrowing from a prior 175 foot cap in some zones and applying to land transferred to the Harbor Commission three years ago.
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CHP overtime pay bill advances in Senate
California Senate Finance Committee approved a measure to grant 5000 highway patrol officers time and a half for road overtime, costing about 2.7 million dollars. A double-pay holiday provision was removed, while the State Personnel Board opposes this plan yet backs another bill mandating overtime pay.
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