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LA Metro Opens D Line Extension

The only new subway opening in the US this year, the D Line Extension represents one of Metro’s top transit priorities and a historic milestone for Los Angeles, with Sections 2 and 3 set to open in 2027.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2015

Pittsburgh agency considers charging fee for smart cards

The amount of the fee was not specified but could be in the $3 to $5 range. Existing cardholders would not be charged, and if the agency adopts a fee, those without ConnectCards would be encouraged to obtain them before the fee takes effect.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2015

Antelope Valley Transit experiments with digital bus ads

Other cash-strapped California transit agencies, facing rising operating costs, are watching the potentially lucrative test run with interest, as current state law restricts digital signage on buses to route and service information.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2015

Quicken Loans buys M-1 Rail naming rights

Detroit-based Quicken is owned by Dan Gilbert, who has been the $137 million streetcar project's co-chairman (with Roger Penske) nearly since its 2008 inception.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2015

Ariz. streetcar line celebrates 1 millionth customer

The passenger was greeted on board by City of Tucson’s Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Sun Link dignitaries and received an annual SunGO pass for unlimited use on the Sun Link streetcar, Sun Tran bus system and select Sun Shuttle routes.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2015

Sec. Foxx receives WTS 'Diversity Leadership' award

The WTS Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award is given to individuals who exhibit extraordinary efforts or initiatives in facilitating professional opportunities for women and minorities and contribute significantly to the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and multi-cultural awareness.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2015

NTSB issues update on Philadelphia Amtrak crash investigation

An examination of the signals systems has revealed no anomalies or malfunctions. The NTSB has possession of the Amtrak engineer’s cell phone. Additionally, under its enforcement authority, the Federal Railroad Administration subpoenaed and obtained the engineer’s cell phone records and has shared that data with NTSB forensic experts.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2015

Amtrak ordered to control Northeast Corridor train speed

The order is the latest in a series of actions the FRA has taken in the wake of last week’s derailment of Amtrak Train #188.

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Videosby StaffMay 22, 2015

Music Under NY: Subway Musician Auditions

The MTA MUSIC program presents more than 7,500 performances annually within the subway and MTA commuter railroad environment.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2015

Apple to introduce transit maps to iOS9

The directions would offer the ability to plan trips, getting estimated travel times for bus, train and subway transit methods.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2015

N.Y. MTA shortening subway announcements

The shorter messages are part of the MTA’s strategy to cope with sky-high ridership, with a focus on reducing the amount of time that 6, 7, and F trains spend in stations.

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