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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2014

App lets public voice transportation woes directly to lawmakers

Building America’s Future and the U.S. Travel Association partnered to launch a co-branded “I’m Stuck” app, a mobile phone app that will empower millions of American travelers dealing with travel delays and frustrations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2014

Obama to nominate Hart for NTSB chairman

Christopher Hart is currently a Member of the NTSB where he has served since 2009. He is also Vice Chairman of the NTSB, a position he held since October 2013 and previously from 2009 to 2013.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

Bringing more wheelchair-accessible cabs to D.C., saving millions

Users of Metro’s paratransit service would have the option of riding in any of 33 accessible taxi-vans that would be added to the city’s cab fleet.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

COTA CEO's contract extended, given pay boost

Curtis Stitt and trustees said that it was important to finish the contract now as COTA moves forward on its transit-system review, its next-generation public-transportation plan and a renewal campaign for one of its two tax levies.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

5 lessons U.S. transit systems should learn from London

Making fare increases routine is the first lesson to be gleaned. Last year, Transport for London boasted a fare recovery rate of roughly 70%.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2014

Longtime CATA GM Mose retires

During his 19-year tenure, CATA became one of the first transit agencies on the East Coast to operate a 100% CNG bus fleet.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2014

A surprising number of bank robbers use mass transit for their 'getaway'

Just yesterday a man (allegedly) robbed $500 from a bank in metro Philadelphia only to get apprehended on a SEPTA bus.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2014

Hampton Roads launches site to improve commute options

Residents can share their ideas, criticisms and other thoughts at the Connect Hampton Roads website, which goes live on Thursday.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2014

Utah Transit Authority honored as nation's best transit system

The agency has previously been honored by APTA in 1986, 1996 and 2002.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2014

Tucson's Sun Tran unveils new CNG bus fleet

The new Gillig buses are low-floor, offering ramps and kneeling features for the convenient boarding of passengers with disabilities, as well as an on-board camera system for added passenger safety.

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