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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

Chicago Transit Authority expanding digital ad display program

In addition to adding new screens, 159 of the CTA’s existing 283 digital advertising displays will be upgraded.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Las Vegas officials rethink bus ads, security after shooting

Authorities struggled to get a good view of the suspect due to a vinyl bus wrap.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2017

BART considering rail station sponsorships, more to fill budget gap

In November, voters approved a $3.5 billion bond measure to rehabilitate BART, however, declining revenue and rising costs mean the agency could face a $25 million to $45 million operating deficit in the coming budget year.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2016

Miami-Dade might allow alcohol ads in exchange for free Wi-Fi

The deal is part of the county's negotiation with Massachusetts-based company, CIVIQ Smartscapes, which would provide free Wi-Fi and kiosks to the county at no expense.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2016

Miami-Dade Transit adding 'smart' kiosks, digital ads

Civiq negotiated a 15-year deal with Miami-Dade officials to install up to 300 of the kiosks at bus stops and Metrorail stations across the county.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

App offers riders free transit tickets for watching ads on their smartphones

The app’s creators estimated they’d get roughly 1,000 downloads by the end of the year in their pilot city of Dusseldorf, Germany, however, after just one month, they exceeded 20,000 users.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Sacramento RT reconsiders plan to allow ads for alcohol on buses, trains

A six member committee has been formed to discuss the issue and make recommendations in mid-December.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2016

Sacramento RT considers allowing alcohol ads on trains, buses

The transit agency’s proposed policy would allow more bars and restaurants to advertise on transit vehicles, which could be lucrative for the financially struggling bus agency.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

SORTA to sell advertising to pay for bus benches

In a separate ordinance, the city agreed to stop removing currently illegal benches at some stops unless they are unsafe.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2016

DC Metro adds 28 new digital ad displays to increase revenue

Each digital display is expected to generate at least four times more revenue than the static ads they replace and significantly expand Metro’s digital advertising network.

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