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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2018

SFMTA launches new elevator status webpage

The page displays the elevator operational status, location of the elevator and time and date of the last update via the station agent.

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2018

Calif., Okla., latest to obtain FTA State Safety Oversight Certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2018

Brookville wins Manufacturer of the Year award

The Global Light Rail Awards are held annually in London to recognize achievements in the light rail industry around the world.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2018

Failure to address public transit infrastructure resulting in lost revenues

Failing to address America’s $90 billion backlog of public transit modernization needs, also referred to as State of Good Repair, results in a loss of $340 billion in business revenue to the U.S. economy over a six-year period, according to an new APTA study.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2018

S.F. MTA board approves $1.2B two-year operating budget

Outlines plans to expand Muni service by adding 68 new train cars and launching Central Subway service.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2017

San Francisco MTA to add 185 40-foot trolley buses

The new vehicles will replace buses currently in service that are over 17 years old and account for 40% of system-wide delays, due to mechanical issues.

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Articlesby Janna StarcicApril 13, 2017

BRT Focus: Orange County Transportation Authority - Orange, Calif.

The agency's two limited-stop routes offer more frequent service and faster commute times along two of the County's busiest transit corridors.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2017

Alstom signs 2-year extension with SFMTA for inventory control

The fleet is composed of 151 light rail vehicles, 26 historic streetcars and 40 cable cars, and require a continuous supply of spare parts and inventory from a variety of vendors.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2016

S.F. exercises option for 167 more New Flyer Xcelsior buses

Valued at nearly $153 million, it includes orders for 98 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses and 69 (138 EU) 60-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2016

San Francisco trying to find new homes for tech shuttle hubs

The San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted to approve changes to the Commuter Shuttle Program in February, which resulted in the dismissal of an environmental appeal that threatened the program.

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