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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2017

5 Passive Design Strategies to Help Condition Transit Facilities

Establishing a function-first facility that then integrates passive design strategies can lead to more operationally and energy efficient transit facilities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Exclusive: Houston METRO gives Hurricane Harvey service update

The agency was able to get about 20 bus routes back on line today along with a portion of its rail, according to a spokesperson.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Masabi's JustRide mobile ticketing now available on SMART train system

With the overwhelming majority of Bay Area transit riders using smartphones, JustRide allows SMART to offer an easy and convenient way to buy tickets and plan transit rides in the area.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adds Wi-Fi capabilities at 7 light rail stations

The agreement permits Comcast to install wireless hotspots at Station Square, First Avenue, Steel Plaza Wood Street, Gateway, North Side, and Allegheny stations. There is no cost to Port Authority.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

Ohio first to attain FTA State Safety Oversight certification

If a state fails to meet the deadline, the FTA is prohibited by federal law from obligating any funds to public transportation agencies throughout that state until certification is achieved.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

NJ Transit equips all 263 police officers with body cameras

While the state provided grants to equip state police and some local departments, the Transportation Trust Fund is covering the $399 per-camera cost for NJ Transit.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

K. Jane Williams appointed FTA deputy administrator

Prior to joining FTA, Williams was the director of the Washington Area Transit Office in the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2017

VIA providing free service to hurricane evacuees

Thousands seeking shelter, assistance offered complimentary fares throughout VIA service area.

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Videosby StaffAugust 29, 2017

A Day in the Life of NYC's Transit System in 1961: Part 1

From the New York Transit Museum archives, Daily Miracle Part 1, is a 1961 documentary about a day in the life of NYC's transit system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 29, 2017

Capital Metro approves PTC contract, freight service expansion

The approved contract allows Modern Railway Systems to complete a portion of the work within 15 months, which will make the agency eligible to apply for a two-year extension to the December 2018 deadline to complete the rest of the system.

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