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Peer-to-peer car sharing service Getaround launches in Austin, Texas

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This announcement closely follows the company’s February launch in the greater Portland metropolitan area with a $1.7 million federal grant and expands its reach to four major cities. Peer-to-peer car sharing company Getaround announced its official launch in Austin, Texas.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants. Additional funding for long-term planning and development is expected from legislation authorizing federal surface transportation programs. Pacific Northwest Corridor (Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver BC).

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