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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2010

N.Y. MTA will run controversial anti-mosque ad on buses

The controversial ad was designed, paid for, and presented to the MTA a month ago, but the MTA refused to approve the campaign, so the ad's sponsors filed suit.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2010

San Francisco MTA steps up fare enforcement

Approach will be more frequent and flexible and will be deployed at more locations, offering greater coverage systemwide.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

N.Y. MTA estimates $52M in unused fares next year

MTA estimates $52 million in bus and subway trips purchased but unused next year. The money is listed in the agency's financial plans as a source of revenue.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2010

NYC subways to get Wi-Fi, cell service

Within two years of an order to proceed from the MTA, Transit Wireless must install cell phone and wireless Internet service at six stations; secure at least one major cell phone carrier for the stations and demonstrate the effectiveness of the system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2010

Suit filed against N.Y. MTA over bus cuts

The lawsuit, filed in State Supreme Court, came a day after the agency said it could no longer fund bus service in the county because of a budget shortfall.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2010

N.Y. MTA budget reflects cuts due to $900M shortfall

Plan relies on expanded cost-cutting initiatives, controlling labor costs and increasing fares and toll revenue.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

San Francisco to hold hearing on improving Muni service

As part of the Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget, the SFMTA Board of Directors approved a partial service restoration to go into effect in July 2011.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2010

Nashville MTA restores services following rains, flooding

With the rain beginning on Saturday, May 1, and continuing "almost non-stop," MTA was forced to suspend service by mid-morning on Sunday and began focusing on getting all of its equipment to higher ground.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2010

MTA's Wells striving to change 'culture'

During a public meeting, Wells outlined a series of steps he has taken or plans to take since being appointed last year.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2010

U. of Maryland, MTA hash out purple line placement

University officials want the line to run through a yet-to-be-built underground tunnel on campus. Planners say an above-ground route along the campus' main road is the only realistic option.

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