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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

New York MTA marks millionth OMNY tap

The system launched as a limited public pilot on May 31 at 16 subway stations along the Lexington Avenue 456 line and on all Staten Island buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

DCTA adding service after full PTC implementation

With the new train schedule, there will be improved A-train frequency all day.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

Calif.'s Metrolink hits record ridership for FY2019

This milestone marks five years in a row of ridership increases on the Metrolink system

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2019

LIRR unveils first customer lactation pod at Penn Station

The first public lactation pod in the MTA system was installed this week near the start of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2019

MBTA announces plan to accelerate rail system upgrades

The move will deliver benefits to riders significantly faster and allow T crews to undertake multiple projects at the same time as opposed to performing projects one after the other.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2019

L.A. Metro expands bike-share program

Sixteen new Metro Bike Share stations with up to 150 bicycles have now been installed in North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, and Valley Village.

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ArticlesAugust 12, 2019

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Serving Multiple Missions

GM James Blue discusses issues agencies face when trying to serve ridership with "quality" services. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2019

Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant to improve infrastructure

ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will restore an out-of-service siding between Portland and Salem.

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NewsAugust 7, 2019

BART replacing old third rail for a smoother and more reliable ride

The new rail is half the weight of the old and conducts electricity better.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2019

Rail Service Planning, Prep for High-Profile Events

The service plan is only successful if all departments collaborate early and often in meetings, table tops, and live dry runs to fine-tune it.

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