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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Valley Metro adds fare vending machines

Sixteen new machines are now operating at a dozen LINK stations. The move will make it easier, quicker and more convenient for bus passengers in the East Valley to purchase fares before riding transit.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2013

TriMet budget keeps fares, service steady

The foundation of the $485 million operating budget assumes that the arbitration award for the just-expired contract with the ATU is upheld and TriMet’s offer stands, providing some breathing room and ability to invest in critical infrastructure.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2013

SEPTA may raise fares, simplify payment in FY14

Part of planned move to an open fare payment system would eliminated extra-fare zone charges on dozens of transit routes and there would be some consolidation of zones on regional rail.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2013

MARTA begins website ad pilot project

Program estimated to generate around $1,000 to $5,000 per month at no cost to the authority.

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Railby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Md. MTA launches job training program

Thousands of skilled construction trade jobs expected to be generated by the Red and Purple Line transit projects and other transportation investments around the state.

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Busby StaffMarch 14, 2013

NYC Transit Expands Interactive Info Kiosk Pilot

The 'On the Go!' travel stations have been offering customers information about their entire trip, from planning with Trip Planner+, real-time service status, escalator and elevator status, and local neighborhood maps.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 14, 2013

FMCSA orders Mass. operator to cease operations

Investigators found that Santana Busline failed to ensure that its drivers comply with hours-of-service requirements, allowed unqualified drivers to operate its vehicles in an unsafe manner, failed to conduct periodic vehicle safety inspections and more.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 14, 2013

Chicago Transit moves closer to open fare payment

The new system, set to launch in summer 2013, will replace the current payment via magnetic stripe cards and Chicago Card/Chicago Card Plus.

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Paratransitby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Delaware Transit picks NJ Transit vet as COO

Richard Paprcka most recently served as NJ Transit's director, maintenance, Northern Division Bus Operations.

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Railby StaffMarch 13, 2013

Republicans call to reject $5.5B Calif.-to-Vegas HSR loan

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan and Sen. Jeff Sessions, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, claimed that the project is “costly, wasteful and risky.” ExpressWest’s founder/CEO and the National Association of Railroad Passengers both spoke out to defend the project.

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