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News•by Staff•August 31, 2017

Masabi's JustRide mobile ticketing now available on SMART train system

With the overwhelming majority of Bay Area transit riders using smartphones, JustRide allows SMART to offer an easy and convenient way to buy tickets and plan transit rides in the area.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2017

RATP Dev brings first electric bus to Zion National Park

The Proterra E2 operates alongside the rest of the current liquid propane gas-fueled fleet and is part of a pilot program that will inform broader plans to introduce more electric units at the park.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2017

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adds Wi-Fi capabilities at 7 light rail stations

The agreement permits Comcast to install wireless hotspots at Station Square, First Avenue, Steel Plaza Wood Street, Gateway, North Side, and Allegheny stations. There is no cost to Port Authority.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2017

Ohio first to attain FTA State Safety Oversight certification

If a state fails to meet the deadline, the FTA is prohibited by federal law from obligating any funds to public transportation agencies throughout that state until certification is achieved.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2017

NJ Transit equips all 263 police officers with body cameras

While the state provided grants to equip state police and some local departments, the Transportation Trust Fund is covering the $399 per-camera cost for NJ Transit.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2017

K. Jane Williams appointed FTA deputy administrator

Prior to joining FTA, Williams was the director of the Washington Area Transit Office in the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2017

Hurricane Harvey: Red Cross mounts massive relief effort, how to help

Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2017

VIA providing free service to hurricane evacuees

Thousands seeking shelter, assistance offered complimentary fares throughout VIA service area.

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Videos•by Staff•August 29, 2017

A Day in the Life of NYC's Transit System in 1961: Part 1

From the New York Transit Museum archives, Daily Miracle Part 1, is a 1961 documentary about a day in the life of NYC's transit system.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2017

King County proposes flat fares for transit system

One-third of riders in a recent survey said the current system is too complex and difficult to understand.

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