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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2013

S.F. MTA to launch new website

The site will be easier to navigate and mobile device-friendly, designed to work on any smartphone or tablet. It will provide home page access to trip planning, service alerts from both 511 and the agency’s Twitter feed, and a “latest news” section.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2013

Md. MTA adding 10 New Flyer diesel-electric artics

The new additions expand MTA’s fleet of 60-foot Xcelsior hybrid buses to a total of 52 and will be on the street in time for the Preakness Stakes this weekend.

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Newsby StaffMay 6, 2013

Minn.'s Metro, SouthWest Win APTA's Top Safety Award

Other transit systems honored at the 2013 Bus Safety & Security Excellence Awards include Albany, N.Y.’s Capital District Transportation Authority; Transit Authority of River City of Louisville, Ky.; Portland, Ore.-based TriMet; Societe de Transport de Montreal; MTA’s New York City Transit; and National Express Transit.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2013

MTA track worker struck, killed by train

The victim, a 58-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene and trains were delayed during the investigation.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2013

30 MTA subway stations to offer wireless service

Allows users to make and receive cell phone calls, send text messages, stream music and play online mobile games. It also enables security services such as E911 that allow dispatchers to know when a call is being placed from an underground platform and the forthcoming Help Point Intercom system.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2013

N.Y. MTA reduced GHG emissions by 17.1M metric tons

Each trip on a train or bus prevents the emission of 10 pounds of greenhouse gases, on average, compared with making that trip by car.

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Videosby StaffApril 22, 2013

N.Y. MTA Earth Day 2013 PSA: Subway

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority celebrates Earth Day 2013 with a series of Public Service Announcements. This is the subway PSA.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2013

San Francisco unveils rehabilitated Neoplan bus

The bus is currently being inspected by SFMTA personnel to ensure that all issues are addressed and that the rehabilitation of the remaining 79 vehicles is done correctly by Complete Coach Works

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

Prendergast nominated to lead N.Y. MTA

Has served more than three years as president of MTA New York City Transit and as the MTA interim executive director since Jan. 1, 2013. He replaces Joseph Lhota.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2013

MTA, NJ Transit up security in wake of Boston bombing

Both agencies increased police patrols. NYPD gave additional attention to the subway system and NJ Transit reminded riders to report suspicious activity to the police.

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