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Videosby StaffMarch 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA's 'If You See Something, Say Something' Campaign - 2016

In the videos, MTA customers also offer some thoughts about why they took action, and how it made them feel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2016

N.Y. MTA's re-launched public safety campaign features rider stories

The campaign, which adds a new slogan for the first time, “New Yorkers Keep New York Safe,” features MTA customers who describe the scenarios they experienced that prompted them to report suspicious packages or activities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2016

NYCT's new head of subways works to move department forward

Wynton Habersham, a 33-year MTA New York City Transit veteran, has been tapped to take over the leaderhip of the Department of Subways during a period when ridership stands at record levels and system rebuilding and modernization projects are at the forefront of driving the agency into the 21st century.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2016

N.Y. MTA's Fulton Center receives LEED silver certification

This is the first subway station in New York to receive the honor from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

N.Y. MTA to add over 2,000 new buses over the next five years

The New Flyer buses will feature free WiFi, USB charging ports, and digital information screens and begin hitting New York streets next month.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2016

Bombardier to overhaul Md. MTA's MARC railcars

Average weekday ridership on all three MARC lines is roughly 37,500 riders. The MARC III bi-level commuter railcars have been in service nearly 17 years.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2016

Former SFMTA, VTA chief to lead Caltrain electrification program

Electrification of the system is part of Caltrain's Modernization Program — the most transformative project in the rail system’s 150-year history.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

Northeast transit agencies slowly recovering following 'Snowzilla'

With Winter Storm Jonas dropping more than 25 inches of snow throughout several areas in the Northeast, WMATA, Maryland Transit and New York MTA all began some form of service for the Monday morning commute.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2016

N.Y. MTA prepares for snowstorm with army of workers, heavy equipment

Approximately 1,000 track workers will be deployed during the storm in addition to 800 station workers to keep stairs and platforms clear of snow. Personnel will have access to 262,500 pounds of calcium chloride and 200,000 pounds of sand to melt snow and ice.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2016

N.Y. MTA moves into 21st century with strong focus on tech, rolling stock

Gov. Cuomo's and Chairman/CEO Thomas F. Prendergast's plan includes expanding the creation of Wi-Fi hotspots in stations; accelerating mobile payment and ticketing to replace the MetroCard; and providing USB ports on subway trains and buses, offering customers the ability to charge their mobile devices while on the go.

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