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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Md.'s Mobility Paratransit revises services, policies

The MTA introduced two major changes: upgrading its curb-to-curb service to door-to-door service and greater enforcement of its no-show policy.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Md.'s sub system launches credit card option

Over the next 90 days ticket vending machines at light rail stops will also be upgraded to accept credit cards. Credit card acceptance is part of a comprehensive program to make the payment of transit fares faster and easier for MTA riders.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2009

Md. to begin police security checkpoints at stations

Screenings can potentially involve the check of luggage, packages, or other carry-on items customers may have in their possession.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

ARRA to fund Maryland MTA parking upgrades

Falls Road Light Rail station improvements include increasing parking capacity from 97 spaces to 197 spaces as well as new lighting, landscaping and signs.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2009

Rogoff receives Senate approval to head FTA

John Porcari's nomination as deputy secretary of transportation was also approved by the Senate. He previously served as secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2009

ARRA to fund Baltimore subway upgrade

With the approval of two contracts totaling nearly $20 million, the Maryland Transit Administration will soon begin improvements to the Baltimore Metro Subway by overhauling train wheel assemblies and installing a new public address system at stations.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2009

Obama nominates Porcari for DOT dep. secretary

In his current position as Secretary of the Maryland DOT, Porcari is responsible for motor vehicle registration and the highway, transit, aviation and maritime modes of the state's transportation system.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2009

Maryland to improve public address, CIS

The contract to upgrade the system was awarded to Intelect Corp. of Baltimore; a certified minority business enterprise. Construction will begin later this month.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

ARINC to expand Maryland MTA surveillance

Responsible for overall design, integration and installation of the new surveillance system, which includes remotely controlled cameras that can focus on rail station platforms, equipment and surrounding areas.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2009

Study: Buses better option for Maryland than light rail

World Resources Institute’s analysis confirms that BRT is the only option that would work locally to fight global warming, with a medium-investment system cutting carbon dioxide emissions by almost 9,000 metric tons per year, equivalent to taking about 1,600 cars off the road.

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