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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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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2011

NTSB on Twitter, YouTube

Will use the Twitter account to communicate with those interested in its investigative work and advocacy programs to enhance transportation safety. The YouTube channel will be a one-stop resource where the NTSB's advocacy video messages, transportation accident animations and other video products can be accessed.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2010

L.A.’s Metrolink unveils new mobile Website

Riders can visit the site from Web-enabled cellular devices to access service updates on Metrolink’s Twitter feed; a Google Transit trip planner; news and commuter updates; information about each Metrolink station; and special offers and promotions.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserJuly 30, 2010

To blog or not to blog?

These days, it’s a given that nearly everyone publishes a blog, is on Facebook, Twitter or all of the above. More and more of our work and personal lives have gravitated online. With nearly everyone seemingly reporting everything online, how does a transit agency or coach operator handle situations presented by employee scribes who blog publicly about their job?

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2010

U. of Kentucky wins award for innovative parking practices

Employs the use of Twitter to provide real-time parking information, as well as a 24-hour radio station, which provides information on visitor parking, construction and weather delays.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2010

ABC launches Facebook, Twitter pages

The interactive sites will allow customers to chat directly with designated ABC personnel via postings and tweets, as well as access to YouTube postings.

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