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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2015

The Angels and Villains of Public Transit, According to Twitter

Users have not been kind to public transit, a recent USC study shows.The nation’s top agencies earn more ire on the social media site than airlines and evoke as much disdain as police departments. Many systems had more angst directed at them in 140 characters than did the Internal Revenue Service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2015

Translink replaces CEO to 'restore public confidence'

Agnecy has recently come under fire after two lengthy SkyTrain breakdowns occurred this summer. It has also had problems with the rollout of its Compass card program.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Foxx bus tour to highlight need for infrastructure investment

The GROW AMERICA Express will visit communities that have created jobs and new opportunities by investing in transportation, as well as communities with transportation projects that are waiting on much needed funding.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

MBTA's Bev Scott resigns amidst Boston weather issues

The MBTA suspended rail service Monday night and Tuesday to clear snow from its tracks amid a record-setting period of snowfall in the Boston area. Gov. Charlie Baker and others had criticized the MBTA for its lackluster performance during the extreme snow and cold.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

SPX Genfare announces organizational changes

Kim Green is taking on a new role as executive director of Business Development for Genfare. Darren Dickson will take on the role of president of SPX Genfare.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2015

ABC delivers Van Hool CX45s to Mich., Wis.

METRO's 2015 Innovative Operator BLue Lakes Charter and Tours takes delivery of four, while incoming ABA Chairman John Meier of Badger Coach and Badger Tour & Travel took delivery of his new vehicle at ABA's Marketplace in January.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2015

NJ TRANSIT to develop warning system to prevent trains from being flooded

The proposed system would use water levels from monitoring stations and atmospheric forecasts to provide information for NJ TRANSIT officials to take action such as moving equipment prior to flooding. NJ TRANSIT officials said the work will be done in three phases, including development and testing, over a three-year time period.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2015

Beijing to introduce wearable smart cards

In addition to public transit, the device's paying function will extend to supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, vending machines and restaurants.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2015

Mass. Gov. wants answers for transit 'failure' amid storms

After a day marked by more delays and stalled trains, the MBTA suspended all rail service Tuesday as the state digs out from a third major storm in two weeks.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2015

Maryland Transit launches bus tracking system

My MTA Tracker for Bus uses GPS already installed on MTA buses to predict their arrival time at specific stops and routes. MTA engineers worked for more than one year to develop this technology by creating compatibility between state-of-the-art software and three separate operator logon systems currently utilized in MTA buses. 

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