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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2020

BART approves $798M contract for new train control system

Replacing the current system, which is 47 years old, will allow more trains to run closer together and enhance Transbay capacity.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagDecember 18, 2019

5 Predictions for Public Transportation in 2020

Thoughts on mobility data, climate issues, public space, ridership gains, and autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2019

NY MTA mounted-camera program begins issuing bus lane violations

Since camera enforcement on the M15 began, there have been improvements in bus speeds on First and Second Avenues.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2019

NJ TRANSIT launches online performance dashboard

Contains industry-standard metrics for on-time performance, mechanical reliability and the causes for delays and cancellations.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2019

Improving transit on-time performance

This first of a two-part series explores causes for poor on-time performance and data considerations to adjust vehicle schedules.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2019

NY MTA 2020 budget, financial plan projected to save $1.6 billion

Proposal also includes $253 million in higher farebox revenue than projected in the July plan due to increased ridership across system.

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ArticlesNovember 6, 2019

How the Tokyo Metro Handles Rush Hour to Operate On Time

To help alleviate the crowding during rush hour, the company developed a promotion that incentivized people to use the train during off-peak hours instead

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

N.Y. bus, rail systems boost ridership, increase on-time performance

Subway average weekday ridership of 5.77 million in September was up 4.5% over the prior year, and local bus ridership of 2.25 million was 1.5% over the previous year.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2019

TransLink uses sustained growth to bolster system

The agency was awarded the 2019 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award by APTA for the category representing the largest transportation systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

N.Y. MTA report finds subway can speed up by as much as 50%

An agency task force initiated a study that would lead to faster trains while prioritizing customer and employee safety.

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