Rail service is also making its schedule available in the open Google Transit Feed Specification, a platform that incorporates route data into Google Maps and other Google applications.
Contract is valued at approximately $57 million, with Bombardier's share valued at approximately $35 million.
Organization will continue the campaign through the Presidential Inauguration and share feedback with members of Congress and the White House early next year.
In addition to providing a convenient form of transportation for the region, LYNX has also proven to be an important stimulus to the local economy, with private development investment along the line topping $1.86 billion.
Growth of bus travel has cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 36,000 tons and reduced fuel use by an estimated 3.48 million gallons (diesel fuel, gasoline and jet fuel) over the past year.
Filling of position follows the departure of Alex Kummant earlier this month. Chief Operating Officer William Crosbie served as acting CEO in the interim.
Marks the first time that agency will send timely notifications of unplanned service disruptions on subways, buses, bridges or tunnels, and is the first MTA service to use text messaging.