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News•by Staff•September 4, 2014

On-demand services beat S.F. taxi arrival times

Additionally, the study found that ride services both complement and compete with public transit.

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News•by Staff•September 4, 2014

Metra releases details of former exec's settlement

The costs include $652,363 to be paid to Alex Clifford in salary, accrued time off, medical insurance, relocation expenses and attorneys’ fees, and $662,494 that was paid to outside attorneys to defend Metra and assist with investigations relating to the matter.

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News•by Staff•September 4, 2014

Winnebago, ICOM partner for alternative fuel option

The partnership will allow alternative LPG fuel work ready equipment from the factory to the dealers and end users. Metro Worldwide will also offer ICOM LPG conversions for existing bus fleets as well as full line sales, service, installation and warranty services.

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News•by Staff•September 3, 2014

MBTA opens first new station in 27 years

Assembly is the first new MBTA subway station to be opened since the southern portion of the Orange Line was moved from the Washington Street Elevated Line to the Southwest Corridor in 1987.

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News•by Staff•September 3, 2014

L.A. streetcar project shaves $55 million off cost estimate

If the FTA gives the project the full $75-million grant it seeks, that would still leave a funding gap of more than $100 million.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2014

N.J. to test solar-powered commuter pods

The pods essentially operate as mini, personal trains. They travel point-to-point along the rail network to the destination you input via an interactive touch screen.

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Videos•by Staff•September 2, 2014

BART's New Safety App 'Bart Watch'

The Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is launching a simple-to-use app available for iOS and Android devices, which will allow riders to easily report crimes, suspicious items or activities on the BART system.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2014

Valley Metro lowers fare vending machines for accessibility

The adaptation was prompted by a Phoenix councilmember after a local veteran in a mobility device asked her for assistance in purchasing a transit pass.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2014

SamTrans CEO Scanlon retiring

Scanlon shepherded SamTrans and Caltrain through two economic downturns and played a central role in achieving the financial stability both agencies currently enjoy.

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News•by Staff•September 2, 2014

5 Largest Public Transit Systems in U.S. (infographic)

The "Let’s Take a Ride" infographic showcases five major U.S. cities — Chicago, New York City, Boston, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco — with most extensive public transit systems in the country.

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