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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

SEPTA lands $15M BUILD grant to improve passenger access

The grant will fund approximately 39% of the $38 million project, and will leverage more than $23 million in additional state, local, and private funds.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

NYC Transit begins boosting speed on subway lines

The speed limit changes already approved increase speeds generally in the 10-to-20-mph range to speeds that reach 40 mph.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

WMATA add new features to alerts system, parking availability

Allows riders to customize alerts they receive by day and time, and allow multiple email addresses or phone numbers on one account.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

LA Metro CEO endorses congestion pricing to fund free fares

Rush-hour tolls on drivers could potentially fund free fares on public transit by the time the 2028 Olympics hit town, Phil Washington said.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2018

NJ TRANSIT exploring sale of land, air rights

The idea would be a way for agency to monetize prime real estate in every municipality where it has a train station.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2018

Fake MTA account suspended by Twitter after tweet goes viral

The tweet, which earned at least 3,000 retweets, announced delays on the “1,2,3,4,5,6,7,A,C,E,B,D,F,M,J,Z,N,Q,R,W, and G” trains.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2018

Valley Metro celebrates 10-year 'Railversary'

There has been $11 billion of investment and 35,000 jobs created within one-half mile of the 26-mile corridor, according to a report.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

MBTA signs amended agreement to bolster system accessibility

The accord called over 200 commitments and obligations to improve the agency's fixed-route accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

NJ TRANSIT launches customer-focused communications initiative

The effort focuses on addressing customer needs, providing more timely information, and improving all customer touchpoints.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

CAF USA replacing air compressors on Cincinnati streetcar

The compressors malfunctioned during prolonged subfreezing temperatures last winter.

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