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Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Chicago Transit approves $1.475B budget with no fare hikes

The 2016 budget also introduces, builds on and accelerates several new initiatives, service improvements, and technology upgrades to benefit riders and improve the customer experience.

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Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Former N.Y. MTA Chairman E. Virgil Conway dies at 85

He spearheaded the preparation and funding for the 2000-2004 Capital Program, which at the time was the most ambitious and far-reaching program in MTA history.

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Managementby StaffOctober 27, 2015

FTA advances WMATA Metrorail safety oversight measures

Specifically, FTA will ensure and verify that WMATA implements the 78 corrective actions related to Metrorail as well as the more than 200 other corrective actions previously approved by the TOC, but still unfulfilled by WMATA, some dating as far back as 2008.

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New Mobilityby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Clemson U. honored for parking innovations, sustainable practices

The award was based on a range of programs implemented in the last year to maximize Clemson’s limited parking supply, better define where visitors can park, distribute costs equitably among users and enhance sustainability.

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Busby StaffOctober 26, 2015

UConn removes radios from all of its buses

The move was made after several complaints about the volume or genre of music, as well as to “reduce potential distractions in the bus.”

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Busby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Hoverboard usage growing on college campuses

Some of devices can go up to 12 mph, handle bumps and small debris without trouble and take about two to three hours to charge.

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New Mobilityby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Safety officials recommend 4 tips for using Uber

Verify the identity of the driver and their car before getting in is one of the recommendations.

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Managementby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Mazza to fill newly-created NAIPTA deputy GM role

Will continue to oversee planning and development, and will now also be charged with leading the marketing, facilities, and information technology functions.

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New Mobilityby StaffOctober 26, 2015

DART collaborates with Lyft to provide new first-/last-mile option

DART also is collaborating with the car sharing service ZipCar and the ride sharing app Uber to help its customers make a complete trip.

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Managementby StaffOctober 23, 2015

Miami creates mass transit trust fund

Commissioner Francis Suarez began pushing for the trust fund several months ago as the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority sought $69 million from public entities to bring Tri-Rail trains downtown.

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