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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2010

N.Y. MTA marks 2009 with major improvements

Enhancements included new station openings, newly established bus shuttle service and the introduction of real-time information.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2009

Private transit hearings ruled unconstitutional

Judge says cases involving criminal acts on New York City’s subways and buses cannot be heard in secret.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

N.Y. MTA unanimously approves 2010 budget

The board also authorized the MTA to schedule public hearings regarding some of the service changes included in the budget. The budget does not include a fare increase in 2010, adhering to the schedule identified with the Legislature in the spring.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2009

N.Y. MTA 2010 budget proposal cuts payroll, services

Proposal addresses a $383 million gap that had developed over the past two weeks due to several significant unfavorable developments, including a $143 million state budget cut.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2009

CDTA wins first place in 2009 N.Y. bus roadeo

Winners of the State competition may go on to represent their agency at the APTA International Maintenance Roadeo Competition to be held in Cleveland, Ohio in May 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2009

Prendergast to lead New York City Transit

Assumes his new role on December 1 and replaces Howard H. Roberts, who resigned Wednesday.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

N.Y. equips airport-bound buses with luggage racks

Situated across from the bus' rear door, the unit provides a convenient place to store luggage, eliminating the need to leave bags in the aisle or stash them beneath seats.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2009

Ansaldo STS secures $24M NY contract

ASTS will provide a relay-based wayside signaling system to replace and upgrade two current interlocking on the Queens Boulevard Line. In addition to meeting the latest New York City Transit Authority standards, the state-of-the-art system will be Communications Based Train Control-ready.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2008

NYCT rolls out ‘new technology’ cars

Features include computer-monitored throttles and speedometers for better control and smoother ride and an onboard, computerized diagnostic system that allows quicker repair when a failure does occur.

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