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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2012

TriMet Twitter town hall to tackle budget

Event, to be hosted by GM Neil McFarlane, is part of a comprehensive outreach effort to hear from the public on the agency's FY 2013 budget which includes a $12 to $17 million shortfall. An interactive guide will let the community weigh in on potential fare increases and service cuts to help close the budget gap.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2011

Chicago Transit joins Facebook, Twitter

Also launching is the CTA Budget Ideas Board — an online feedback forum for the proposed 2012 budget — and the new CTA Updates, a subscription text/email service for customers to receive alerts on any unplanned events affecting service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2011

Calif.-based Omnitrans launches project website

To help keep the public informed about real-time construction updates, Omnitrans also launched a new sbX Twitter handle.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2011

MCI delivers to N.Y., Pa.

Additionally, the company announced that it can now be found on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2011

D.C. Metro launches info campaign for capital program

Campaign includes a redesigned homepage, a blogstyle website and new content pages at a new Facebook page and a Twitter feed.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2011

Amtrak launches online 'Ask Our Expert' program

Al Engel, Amtrak VP of high-speed rail, answered questions about high-speed rail submitted on Facebook and Twitter. His videotaped responses can be viewed on the Amtrak YouTube channel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2011

Amtrak to Twitter NEC updates

Twitter users who choose to follow @AmtrakNEC will be notified of major service disruptions resulting in extreme delays or stoppage of all rail traffic, whether the issue is the result of commuter, freight or Amtrak rail equipment; severe weather; police activity; and track or other infrastructure matters.

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ArticlesMarch 28, 2011

Utah turns to Twitter to talk fare hikes

Under the fare hike proposal, base fares would gradually increase over three years, with the first going into effect May 1, 2011, if approved by UTA's board.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

Minnesota's Metro enhances mobile accessibility

Customers using the mobile website also can get quick access to Metro Transit videos on YouTube and the agency's Twitter feed.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 16, 2011

UTA to use Twitter to chat about fare hike plans

GM Michael Allegra will discuss plans to increase the base rate by 50 cents over the next three years, which is needed to cover the agency's operating expenses.

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