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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2012

CapMetro passes FY2013 budget

Adopted was a $193.9 million operating budget, a $64.3 million capital budget and $16.2 million to fund interlocal agreements and other expenses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2012

NYCT launching signal priority pilot

System will hold traffic signals green, allowing bus customers to shave time off of their commutes and improving bus on-time performance.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2012

Smart card group showcases open fare payment

During the meeting, agencies discussed strategies for accepting open bank card payments for public transportation; challenges and opportunities for commuter rail; best practices for transit business and technical architectures; financial industry technologies and directions that affect fare collection; and the impact of new fare collection systems on fare policy.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

2012 Women In Transportation: Norma Zamora

GM Brownsville Metro Brownsville, Texas

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

2012 Women In Transportation: Tina Quigley

GM Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Las Vegas

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

2012 Women In Transportation: KellyAnne Gallagher

Director of Member Services American Public Transportation Association Washington, D.C.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

2012 Women In Transportation: Lisa Farbstein

Public Affairs Manager – Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Transportation Security Administration Arlington, Va.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

Pub Perspective: Begin next authorization preparation now

A lot will be dictated by the outcome of the election, which is also why we need to start making, or rather restating, the case for public transportation investment.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 24, 2012

Transit Implements Control Tactics to Combat Fare Evasion

Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and Atlanta are putting an end to ‘free rides’ with fare inspection crackdowns. L.A. Metro, like Atlanta, is locking its fare gates, ending the unofficial honor system.

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ArticlesSeptember 24, 2012

50 Traits of A Great Transit Manager

What traits and skill sets are important to becoming a great public transportation leader? METRO surveyed more than 200 transit executives to find out. Being a skilled communicator and listener were the most commonly cited attributes.

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