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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2015

D.C. Metro to resume executive search for GM/CEO

The board abruptly halted its search for a GM in March amid tensions among members over what kind of chief executive was needed to lead the troubled transit agency.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2015

CH Bus delivers Temsa TS 35s to D.C., Kansas

The Temsa TS 35 coach is a fully integral mid-sized coach that offers a luxurious and spacious interior for passengers and driver. Construction from stainless steel ensures extra durability and safety.

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Marketing campaign spreads 'love' to boost bus, rail ridership

At the Denton County (Texas) Transportation Authority (DCTA), we’re constantly looking for unique ways to engage with passengers, generate brand awareness and increase ridership. This year with Valentine’s Day being on a Saturday, we saw a great opportunity to launch a campaign in which passengers could ride DCTA’s A-train commuter rail and Connect Bus for free on Valentine’s Day all day by saying “Be Mine” to the agency’s rail and bus operators. With low-trending ridership in February, we needed to find a way to increase ridership and brand awareness within Denton County and surrounding cities. Launching the Valentine’s Day promotion definitely would help us achieve this.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2015

D.C. Metro to introduce new 7000-Series railcars in April

The introduction of the first new train will be the most significant milestone to date for a project that has spanned nearly five years from approval and funding, through design and engineering, to testing and certification.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2015

D.C. Metro videos show safety preparedness for smoke, fire on train

The 60-second videos, available in English and Spanish, will be aired on local television stations as Public Service Announcements. In addition, Metro has purchased paid advertising time to maximize awareness. The ads will begin airing next week.

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Videosby StaffMarch 27, 2015

D.C. Metrorail Safety Instructions For Smoke, Fire Emergency

D.C. Metro unveiled new safety preparedness videos to show riders what they should do in the event of an emergency involving smoke or fire on a train or in a station. The 60-second videos, available in English and Spanish, will be aired on local television stations as Public Service Announcements.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2015

D.C. Streetcar could be scrapped without ever serving passengers

Acting Director of the District’s Department of Transportation, Leif Dormsjo, has brought in an outside team of light rail experts to determine whether the project can be saved.

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Newsby StaffMarch 10, 2015

D.C. Metro hires firms to rebuild image

The firms, O’Neill and Associates, whose roster includes the former managing director of the NTSB, and Hill + Knowlton Strategies, which has previously done work for the transit agency,  will assist the agency.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

D.C. Metro board members want to refocus search for system chief

Some members said they want to shift the emphasis of the search to focus on a fresh batch of candidates whose skills are more suited to fixing problems that have come to light in the transit system in recent months.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2015

D.C. Metro launches new anti-harassment ads

The ads feature hands representing different races and genders to illustrate that harassment is not exclusive to any one group or sex. The concept was developed in collaboration with advocacy groups Collective Action for Safe Spaces and Stop Street Harassment, who have worked closely with Metro on this issue.

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