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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

N.Y. MTA unveils colorful subway station artwork

The artwork, by the late artist Sol LeWitt, consists of 250 porcelain tiles, in six colors, each cut to meet the artist's specifications.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Former BART officer to stand trial for murder. Coach driver exonerated. Senate confirms new MTA Chairman.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2009

SFMTA to install new TransLink fare gates

Fare gates and TVMs will eliminate cash transactions at the fare gates and help customers access the subway more quickly. Also included in the project are new station agent fare gate control terminals, test equipment, and improved financial and ridership reporting tools.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2009

METRO Briefs

Canadian motorcoach groups get TV ad pulled. Mich. MTA to operators: Damage equipment and be fired. ATU sets BART strike for Monday.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2009

N.Y. MTA, Clever Devices demo SmartBus technology

Thirty MTA buses servicing 34th Street in Manhattan will feature next stop announcements. Real-time arrival information will be provided at eight bus shelters.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2009

METRO Briefs

Aloisi vows to improve MBTA. Safety goals demanded after S.F. Muni crashes. N.Y. MTA transit workers win wage hike.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2009

MTA releases key reports for public comment

Public input will be incorporated into a revised plan that will be formally presented to the MTA Board in September, before being submitted for final approval in Albany in October, as required by law. The MTA hopes to gain approval of the final plan by January 1, 2010, the effective date of the new five-year

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2009

MTA releases prelim. budget, 4-year financial plan

Includes no service cuts or fare increases in the 2010 budget; projected cash balances of $29 million in 2009, $39 million in 2010, $1 million in 2011, and manageable projected deficits for 2012 and 2013.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2009

METRO Briefs

El Camino Trailways blazes trails. N.Y. Times: New MTA chief has tough job. MBTA GM says he's available.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2009

Former transit exec chosen to head N.Y. MTA

Jay Walder was chosen by N.Y. Gov. Paterson to lead the agency in the newly combined position of chief executive and chairman.

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