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TransNet Dashboard Web site scores high with public
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SANDAG report provides snapshot of region's industries
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SANDAG expands Speakers Bureau rule
COASTER ridership continues
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Report reveals details about crime victims and suspects rule
North County welcomes the SPRINTER
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Rideshare Week highlights commuting options
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Metropolitan Transit System receives $1.2 million in Homeland Security grants
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SANDAG Board Actions available online
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TransNet Dashboard Web site scores high with public
With nearly 40,000 page views between August 9 and 18, and an average of nearly 1,700 page views per day, the Dashboard is keeping the public updated on TransNet-funded transportation projects.

SANDAG report provides snapshot of region's industries
The latest edition of the SANDAG info bulletin series provides a unique look at the interrelated industries that help to sustain the region’s diverse economy.

SANDAG expands Speakers Bureau
SANDAG is pleased to announce the expansion of its Speakers Bureau — a public service to keep the region updated on the variety of programs and projects the agency is implementing.

COASTER ridership continues to rise
During the month of August, the COASTER train moved 161,067 passengers, a new single month record. Ridership during the month was up more than eight percent over August 2005.

Report reveals details about crime victims and suspects
The latest report from the SANDAG Criminal Justice Research Division indicates that ethnicity, age, and gender are related to the likelihood of being a violent crime victim or suspect, consistent with findings at the national level.

North County welcomes the SPRINTER
The North County Transit District recently celebrated the arrival of the first of 12 SPRINTER trains to its Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Escondido with the first official unveiling of the SPRINTER Diesel Multiple Unit.

Rideshare Week highlights commuting options
During Rideshare Week, October 2-6, the SANDAG RideLink program is showcasing the variety of free commuting services offered to promote alternative commute options.

Metropolitan Transit System receives $1.2 million in Homeland Security grants
The Metropolitan Transit System has been awarded more than $1.2 million from the Department of Homeland Security to improve security systems for its Trolley and Bus operations.

SANDAG Board Actions available online
SANDAG Board of Directors business meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. and are open to the public.

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