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News•by Staff•September 3, 2024

MTA Opens G Line Following Signal Modernization Work

Replacing 1930s era signal infrastructure with state-of-the-art Communications-Based Train Control will dramatically improve ​ train service and reliability for the line’s 160,000 daily riders.

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News•by Staff•September 3, 2024

Alstom Completes Sale of Conventional Signaling Business

The divestiture was part of the comprehensive company action plan that Alstom announced in November 2023, aiming at reinforcing its balance sheet.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•September 2, 2024

The Latest in Security Products

Check out the latest video surveillance, mirrorless products, and more.

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News•by Staff•August 30, 2024

Keolis, MBTA Launch NaviLens Pilot to Help Blind, Low Vision Riders

The technology allows passengers who are blind or have low vision to navigate the stations with a smartphone app.

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News•by Staff•August 29, 2024

Chicago to Pilot ZeroEyes Gun Detection Technology

The technology has already been implemented in a variety of settings including other major transit agencies, schools, and more, and is also currently in use at Chicago’s Navy Pier.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•August 29, 2024

UW-Madison, Urban Solar Partner to Simplify Using Transit

The project was selected as METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winner for Sustainability.

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Articles•by Alex Roman•August 29, 2024

INIT, Florida’s HART Team for Open Payments Via Square

The integration of Square with INIT's MOBILEvario back-office fare management and clearing software has resulted in an inclusive solution that addresses the dynamic needs of riders; therefore, it was selected as a METRO Innovative Solutions Award Winner for fare collection.

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News•by Staff•August 28, 2024

L.A. Metro to Expand Successful TAP-to-Exit Program

Due to its effectiveness in limiting unauthorized use, TAP-to-Exit is a common fare compliance practice around the world and in major transit systems across the nation.

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Articles•August 27, 2024

Tech Showcase: Addressing Safety Challenges with Video Mirror Systems

Ensuring the safety and security of operators, passengers, and pedestrians in public transit is crucial.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2024

Swiftly Annouces Acquisition of Hopthru

The move adds Hopthru’s ridership data and analytics solutions to Swiftly’s platform, giving agencies powerful ways to access, clean, monitor, and analyze ridership data for NTD reporting, service planning, scheduling, and more.

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