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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2016

$27 Billion, 5-Year New York MTA capital program gets final approval

The passage marks the largest investment in MTA infrastructure in state history and outlines five years’ worth of vital investments to renew, enhance and expand the MTA network.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2016

NY MTA rolls out first of 75 state-of-the-art New Flyer buses

In March, Gov. Cuomo announced the addition of 2,042 buses, equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging ports, to the MTA fleet over the next five years, replacing 40% of the current fleet.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2016

BART's board passes 'one ticket, one seat' rule

BART’s new rule mirrors similar campaigns launched by transit agencies in New York, Philadelphia and Seattle with slogans such as "Two seats? Really?" and "Dude ... Stop The Spread. Please."

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2016

NY MTA releases public bid for mobile ticketing payment system

However, after it picks a private vendor to install the new fare payment system, the MTA says the system won't be up and running until at least 2021. Private vendors have until June 23, 2016 to submit their proposals

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2016

93% of young professionals support Hampton Roads light rail extension

The chair of tHRive told The Virginian-Pilot that light rail needs to be looked at as an investment, not a cost, and that public transportation investments should be discussed in tandem with maintaining roads.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2016

Report: Hampton Roads Transit operators assaulted 96 times in 32 months

The agency has convinced the area's legislators to sign a letter asking Commonwealth's Attorneys to seek jail time when operators are assaulted.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2016

NYPD to beef up subway security after recent slashings

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner William Bratton introduced a new plan Wednesday to deploy an NYPD officer on every subway train.

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ArticlesFebruary 29, 2016

No. 7 Subway Extension Brings Rail to N.Y.’s Hudson Yards

The $2.4 billion line lays the groundwork for a projected $20 billion in development for midtown Manhattan’s far west side. Its accompanying station links to 18 subway lines.

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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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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2016

Chronic New York train, bus thief seeks therapy

Darius McCollum, whose most recent arrest occurred in November after he stole a Greyhound bus from a depot in New Jersey, acknowledged to The Guardian that his obsession with buses and trains has gone too far.

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