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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2018

FTA reminds states funding at risk if State Safety Oversight mandate not met

FTA is prohibited by law from awarding new federal transit funds to any transit provider in a state that fails to meet the deadline, until certification is achieved. 

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2018

LIRR names new president

Phillip Eng first joined the MTA in March 2017 when he was appointed COO, where he was responsible for leading major initiatives across all of the MTA’s agencies with a focus on innovation and technology. 

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2018

Alstom consortium to provide driverless light metro system for Montreal

Upon completion, REM will be one of the world's largest automated transport networks, connecting downtown Montreal to the South Shore, the North Shore, the West Island, and Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2018

Fla.'s JTA, Greyhound open LEED-certified intercity bus terminal

The one-story, 10,000 square foot bus terminal features an indoor waiting area, ticketing offices, a cafeteria, restrooms, nine bus bays, parking, and a customer drop off area on Stuart Street.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2018

City Council approves automated people mover for LAX

The project will break ground this year, with service expected to begin in March 2023.

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Newsby StaffApril 12, 2018

Caltrain launching pilot program to speed boarding process

Titled “Bikes Board First,” the project aims to do exactly that; allow bicyclists to board bike cars first at the Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Redwood City stations.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

Amtrak announces summer New York infrastructure renewal work

The total cost of the projects is estimated between $45 and $50 million, which will keep this important infrastructure in a state of good repair for Amtrak and benefit New York State with an upgraded, state-of-the art railroad.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

Masabi's mobile fare payment app to be available on Uber

The two companies will also be working together to offer the integration to new cities around the globe.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

WMATA upgrading fare tech to be mobile ready by 2019

Mobile payments will be supported on Metrorail, Metrobus, and regional bus services that accept SmarTrip today. The modernization project will be done in three phases

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2018

Calif.'s SMART commuter rail lands $22.5M Capital Investment Grant

The project will provide an important connection for North Bay residents to access regional ferry service serving downtown San Francisco and destinations throughout the Bay Area.

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