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The light rail line, expected to be completed in 2020, will carry 57,000 riders per day in 2030 and cost approximately $1.8 billion in Year 2010 dollars. Accounting for inflation, the cost is approximately $2.2 billion.
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University leaders who were previously concerned that the trains would endanger walkers and cyclists said that Maryland MTA has since addressed those issues. The University’s support gives a major boost to the project as transit officials seek federal funding.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →The decision follows a recent public hearing where riders voiced opposition to the privatization plan.
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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.
Read More →Darryl Irick has been the acting head of the MTA's bus divisions since late last year when former bus head Joe Smith announced his retirement.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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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