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News•by Staff•March 2, 2017

Capital Metro Board approves transit system overhaul

Key elements of the new plan involve creating a more frequent, reliable and connected network of services.

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News•by Staff•March 2, 2017

MBTA expands Uber, Lyft subsidized paratransit ride program

The program was initially offered to 400 customers, but starting on Wednesday it is available to anyone eligible for The Ride.

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News•by Staff•March 1, 2017

Former head of N.Y. MTA joins STV

Named executive VP and chief strategic officer, Thomas Prendergast will work on strategic projects throughout the firm.

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News•by Staff•February 28, 2017

Pittsburgh Port Authority CEO to leave in June

Accomplishments during Ellen McLean's tenure included securing dedicated funding and negotiating a new union labor agreement.

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News•by Staff•February 28, 2017

Metro-North Railroad partners with Zipcar for carshare program

A total of 14 Zipcars are available now through the partnership including a Honda Civic, a Jeep Renegade and a Honda CR-V.

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Articles•February 28, 2017

Digital Signage Advances Help Deliver Info to Riders in Real Time

Improvements on tap include readability, customization, and solar-powered products, while passenger information display options range from service arrival times and weather updates to surveillance footage.

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Articles•February 28, 2017

UTA Works to Overcome 'Toughest Mile' Challenges

Outside of increasing the number of riders on the system, improving first/last mile solutions can improve connectivity and safety for transit users.

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Articles•Cover Story•February 28, 2017

Fare Payment Upgrades Leverage Latest Tech Advancements

With mobile app and chip-enabled payments trending toward the norm, transit agencies are looking to add those capabilities to their systems to make paying fares simple, while also speeding up boarding times and increasing efficiencies in the process. METRO takes a look at some fare collection upgrade projects around the nation as well as the tech driving those changes.

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Articles•February 28, 2017

Q&A with APTA Chair Doran Barnes

METRO spoke with Barnes about his priorities for his term as APTA chair.

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News•by Staff•February 27, 2017

RNL unveils design for Foothill Transit facility, park-and-ride

Development includes a 372-stall, three-level parking structure, six-bus bay transit center, a 4,400-square-foot retail building and a public plaza design to connect to the future civic component.

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