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Newsby StaffMarch 14, 2013

MARTA begins website ad pilot project

Program estimated to generate around $1,000 to $5,000 per month at no cost to the authority.

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ArticlesJanuary 8, 2013

Transit Systems Find Creative Ways to Generate Revenue

Agencies are looking beyond conventional ads and tapping new technology, such as virtual grocery stores, regenerative braking and Groupon, to bring in more funds.

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ArticlesNovember 14, 2012

Revised ad policies helping transit agencies

Within the past year, several U.S. transit agencies have revamped their advertising policies in an attempt to generate more non-farebox revenue.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

N.Y. MTA allowing ads on MetroCards

To make the program more attractive, the MTA is opening up space on the fronts of the iconic cards for the first time, and is reducing advertising rates.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

Honolulu rail revenue higher than expected

The City and County of Honolulu's rail agency collected $49.02 million from the surcharge for the rail project for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2011, which was $12.08 million more than the $36.94 million projected.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2011

Honolulu rail project GM says costs lower than expected

In addition to revenues from the general excise tax, now expected to be $3.3 billion over the next 20 years, the project shaved off $200 million from the cost officials reported in a financial plan submitted to the Federal Transit Administration.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

D.C. Metro to explore corporate sponsorships

A budget proposal presented to the transit agency's board last month estimated that between $1 million and $2 million per year could be generated selling station naming rights to corporate sponsors.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2009

FMCSA posts proposal to increase UCR fees

Believes its proposed new fee levels will both encourage states to aggressively enforce the UCR fees rule and generate the necessary revenue to execute state motor carrier safety programs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2009

KCATA to implement fare increase

Two-hour transfers and day passes will not be impacted by the increases.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2009

Updating Fare Collection Systems Help Transit Operations Increase Efficiencies, Revenue

Revamped systems have helped many agencies attain the information they need to implement fare increases, improve routes and scheduling, and increase revenues.

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