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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2011

D.C. Metro upgrades website with multi-lingual feature

Added five language translation options — Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese — of critical pages, such as the Trip Planner, Getting Around and Fares.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2011

BART unveils mobile seat testing facility

The mobile testing facility, which features a mock-up of alternative seat widths, heights, coverings and leg room, will make a series of public appearances over the next few months.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Web Extra: Maryland launches interactive voice response option for paratransit service

In the next few months, the MTA will launch the companion piece to the IVR system — Pass Web, which will allow customers to book their trips online.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2011

TTC names first chief customer service officer

Chris Upfold spent almost 10 years working for the London Underground in a variety of roles, most recently as head of revenue and Inclusion, where he was responsible for planning, developing, and delivering improvements focused on customer perception and satisfaction.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2011

L.A. commuters tackle would-be kidnapper

The man was booked on suspicion of attempted kidnapping and later taken to a hospital, where he was treated for cuts and bruises.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2011

NJ Transit unveils ‘Scorecard’ system, requests feedback

A system of metrics is currently in development to provide a baseline for measuring NJ Transit’s performance in the areas of customer service, safety and security, financial health and service accountability. Executive director James Weinstein asked for help from riders, by participating in the first customer survey in April.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

NJ Transit to introduce performance initiative

Will use metrics to set corporate-wide standards of accountability and create transparency for the public, helping the agency to make strategic decisions to maximize its resources as well as illustrating how the agency is managing its bottom line.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2011

Chicago's Metra rolls out ‘quiet cars’

Began testing of the “quiet car” concept on Monday, on the first and last cars on the Rock Island rail line. Rules include: No cell phone calls, conversations must be in subdued voices, and electronic devices must be silenced.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Quiet cars cause conflict in New Jersey

Passengers debate whether any talking at all should be allowed in the cars. One rider requested that the conductor disable the automated announcements and his work radio, saying it created “unnecessary noise.”

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

MBTA plans new app, customer service offerings

Will provide more real-time arrival info via smartphone, countdown information on LED subway signs and a customer service training program for staff.

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