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Videosby StaffJuly 12, 2016

N.Y. MTA PD Canine Training Facility

An MTA Police Department training center opened an innovative Canine Training Facility in Stormville, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

Law would allow transit benefits to apply to Uber, Lyft

The measure would only allow the subsidy to apply to alternative options while Metro undergoes its massive maintenance plan, known as SafeTrack, which began last month and is scheduled to end in March.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

Maryland MTA bracing for 24-day shut down

From July 22 to August 14, the Reisterstown Plaza, Rogers Avenue and West Cold Spring Metro Subway stations will be completely closed for maintenance of critical components of the rail system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

Frequent, fast service is top factor for transit success, report says

Transit agencies should strive to grow all-purpose riders, who take transit regularly for multiple purposes, as they are the most reliable and financially efficient customers to serve.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

SEPTA expects downed railcars to remain out of service through Labor Day

A week ago, the agency shut down 120 Silverliner V cars after defects were found in the suspension systems. The shortfall has resulted in many delays, standing-room-only cars and morning trains having to skip stops nearest to downtown Philadelphia after reaching maximum capacity.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

Greater Cleveland RTA unveils mobile payment app

With sustainability as one of RTA’s guiding principles, this new paperless form of payment is an additional way to optimize transit’s impact on the environment and provide a greater convenience to riders.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2016

D.C.'s American University first to pilot unlimited bus and rail UPass

While the new program will generate about $2.7 million for the current fiscal year, at about $1 a day for each student during the semester, the U•Pass offers an affordable transportation option for students to travel throughout the region for classes, internships, jobs and other activities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2016

MARTA adds bicycle repair kiosks, racks at stations

The sturdy repair kiosks manufactured by Dero are another way MARTA connects with its customers. The first kiosk installation took place in August of 2015 at Lindbergh Center Station.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2016

San Diego MTS, Uber partner to increase access to transit

The move is in time for San Diego’s two world-class events in July – the MLB All-Star Game and Comic-Con International. Both events will attract hundreds of thousands of people and many will ride MTS services to avoid traffic and parking hassles downtown.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2016

Hyperloop trip would link Helsinki to Stockholm in under 30 minutes

A study of a full-scale system connecting the two capitals would save three hours compared to flying or an overnight ferry. The value of time saved by the network is estimated to be $355 million per year.

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