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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2010

Trapeze clients honored for efficiencies, congestion relief

Maryland-based TransIT Services was recognized for serving more than 800 passengers for $50,000 less than a previous year via system efficiencies, while the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority's express bus service was honored for reaching its goal of removing peak trips to reduce congestion.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2010

Maryland Transit rolls out New Flyer hybrids

With the introduction of 41 additional buses, MTA's hybrid inventory totals 161 out of a total fleet of 748. The fleet will have approximately 500 hybrid buses by 2016.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2010

NextBus to equip Central Maryland fleet

Per the $770K three-year contract, NextBus will install real-time passenger information system technology.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2010

Md. DOT expands emergency ride program

Guaranteed Ride Home program provides regular commuters with a free ride home in the event of a mid-day emergency.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2010

Md. MTA launches police program

The new one-year program offers cadets classroom and on-the-job training as well as mentoring by MTA Police officers. Cadets will also receive a paycheck and other benefits as they advance toward the possibility of becoming a full-time MTA police officer at the age of 21.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

MTA's Wells striving to change 'culture'

During a public meeting, Wells outlined a series of steps he has taken or plans to take since being appointed last year.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

U. of Maryland, MTA hash out purple line placement

University officials want the line to run through a yet-to-be-built underground tunnel on campus. Planners say an above-ground route along the campus' main road is the only realistic option.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Cubic to manage, operate D.C. Metro customer service center

Services will begin in July and include operation of the patron call center where cardholders can call or email to register their smart card, receive account information, retrieve lost passwords for online ordering and more.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2010

State looking into Maryland transit layoffs

After Annapolis Transit laid off two transportation department mechanics, the Maryland Transportation Administration has expressed concern over the agency’s ability to properly maintain buses.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2010

March Networks equips Md.

In tests conducted by the MTA, the 5412 MDVRs consistently downloaded 700 MB of video — the equivalent of one hour of video from 10 cameras on each bus — in less than five minutes.

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