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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2014

New Miss. maintenance facility to improve tribal transit service

FTA provided approximately $2.4 million in ARRA funds toward the $2.5 million facility. Remaining funds were provided by Mississippi Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2014

Google buses being monitored by security

Men with earpieces have closely monitored passengers boarding Google buses at the site of at least one bus stop in San Francisco's Mission District, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2014

N.Y. Gov.'s budget increases assistance to transit agency

The budget proposal would provide an additional $420,000 that brings Capital District Transportation Authority’s 2014 funding package to $31.6 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2014

Minn. Metro Transit ridership surpasses 81 million in 2013

The Northstar Commuter Rail line had a particularly strong year, with ridership up more than 12%.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2014

WTS’ transportation program for girls gains private co. support

Consultancy firm Lea+Elliott, will subsidize the full Transportation YOU DC Youth Summit, program for several of the attendees, while Southwest Airlines will provide travel to help more young women get to the summit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2014

Foxx gives Rogoff new DOT post

FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff has been asked to serve as the U.S. DOT's acting under secretary for policy, with FTA Deputy Administrator Therese McMillan named to serve as acting administrator.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2014

Mass. agency adds 3 more Proterra buses

The purchase increases the Worcester Regional Transit Authority's electric fleet to six buses — 13% of its entire fleet.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2014

SPX Genfare to upgrade VIA fare collection system

Will replace a 20-year-old system with Genfare’s newest electronic fare media collection and data management technology for a better and more convenient transit experience.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

L.A. Metro proposes hefty fare hike

Transportation officials recommended increasing fares gradually by up to 117% over the next eight years to address what could potentially be a $225 million debt for the transit system in 10 years.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2014

Chicago nonprofits raise concerns over Ventra card costs

They were buying CTA’s magnetic stripe cards, which don’t cost anything, and all the money spent on them went toward fares. However, the Ventra smart card costs $5.00, and to get reimbursed with transit credits, users must provide a permanent address, which poses a challenge for many social service clients.

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