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News•by Staff•August 18, 2009

D.C. Metro installing wireless service in rail stations

Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, AT&T and T-Mobile will build, operate, maintain and own the new wireless network. The firms also will build a second wireless network, which Metro will use for public safety and operational communications.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2009

Houston Metro receives FTA approval on LR lines

The overall project is expected to generate 60,000 direct and indirect jobs.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2009

Report: Cuts, fare increases hurting nation

Authors found that while state and local transit revenues have been pummeled by a tough economy, the effects were compounded by failures in federal policy.

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News•by Staff•August 18, 2009

MARTA to clarify eating, drinking restrictions

Since new law lifted ban on eating and drinking in MARTA rail and intermodal stations, the agency has experienced increased incidences of patrons eating and drinking on its vehicles.

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News•by Staff•August 17, 2009

BART, ATU reach tentative four-year agreement

BART is working to eliminate an estimated $310 million, four-year deficit amid a decline in ridership, state transit funding and sales tax revenue.

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News•by Staff•August 17, 2009

NJ Transit receives $298.7M in ARRA funds

In addition to the Mass Transit Tunnel Project, money will also pay for bus, van and railcar purchases, as well as facility, track, and safety and bridge improvements throughout the system.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2009

Utah transit chooses AT&T for wireless

System will facilitate real-time fare collection — which reduces passenger boarding times — and simplifies fare payment.

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News•by Staff•August 14, 2009

CTA outlines new fare collection project

Contact-less fare payment system would reduce the need for customers to carry cash or have the right denomination or currency to ride the system.

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Articles•August 13, 2009

What to Consider Before Equipping Your Fleet with Video Surveillance

While technological advances are happening at a faster rate, when looking for a video system that fits your needs, considering the basics such as video quality, user-friendliness and video storage are still key.

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Articles•August 13, 2009

Rail Systems Flip the Switch on Electrification

Numerous benefits include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, the ability to achieve faster speeds and accelerate more quickly, storing energy through regenerative braking and easing maintenance. The high price tag for capital costs may be the only downside.

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