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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2011

Maryland MTA denies photography restrictions

Administrator Ralign T. Wells said that MTA officers were not properly representing agency policy earlier this year when they ordered two amateur photographers to stop taking pictures and video of light rail trains. He plans to apologize to the photographers. Meanwhile, the agency faces a possible ACLU lawsuit.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

N.Y. MTA launches revamped website

The redesigned site features an enhanced Trip Planner, an App Center that offers a gallery of apps for iPhone and Android, and a Ways to Save section includes direct links to pages promoting travel savings.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2011

N.Y. MTA votes to end Long Island bus contract

The decision follows a recent public hearing where riders voiced opposition to the privatization plan.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2011

N.Y. MTA continues efforts to reduce carbon footprint

By reducing paper consumption, switching to alternative fuels, recycling, installing energy-saving LED lights and buying certified “green” cleaning agents, B&T has reduced the amount of greenhouse gases released into the air by nearly 1.6 million pounds, or 19 percent since 2006.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2011

Nashville MTA, RTA fill GM posts

Lora Baulsir, who most recently served as director of customer care for the MTA and chief administrative officer for the RTA, now serves as the full-time GM of the RTA, while Bob Baulsir, who previously served as COO, now serves as GM, administration, for MTA and RTA.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

N.Y. MTA, NYC Police capture bank robbery suspect

The officers arrested the Dix Hills resident and turned him over to the Suffolk County Police Department. He's been charged in connection with the robberies that took place between Feb. 17 and March 24.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

Maryland MTA tests ‘talking’ buses

Will test Safe Turn Alert systems — automated voice systems that tell pedestrians, operators and passengers when a bus is turning a corner — from two companies on 10 buses over the next two months.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2011

Web Extra: Maryland launches interactive voice response option for paratransit service

In the next few months, the MTA will launch the companion piece to the IVR system — Pass Web, which will allow customers to book their trips online.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2011

SFMTA board member dies

Cameron Beach, principal of Beach Consulting — a San Francisco-based consulting firm — joined the SFMTA's board in March 2007.

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2011

D.C. Airport Authority delays naming executive director

S.F. MTA chief Nathaniel Ford is rumored to be the leading candidate to become executive director of the airport authority.

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