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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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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2009

METRO Briefs

Lessons learned from past rail accidents. CVS reimburses N.Y. MTA for overcharging staff. Bus travel rediscovered by young.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2009

S.F. Muni launches new cable car

Car 15, which will serve the Powell-Mason Line, was built from the ground up using original blueprints by SFMTA artisans from the Woods Carpenter Shop, the Cable Machinery Support Shop, the Special Machine Shop and the Running Repair Shop.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2009

Sen. Schumer: MTA LIRR needs wireless Internet

Schumer said the technology to wire the system is readily available and asked the MTA to fast track the pilot projects and the Request for Proposal and approval process saying that if the MTA acts fast, the project may be eligible for federal funding passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2009

Nova Bus to supply N.Y. MTA fleet

The LFS Artic buses feature a stainless steel structure, a particulate filter that reduces emissions and a time-tested front door access ramp for mobility impaired passengers.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

ARRA to fund Maryland MTA parking upgrades

Falls Road Light Rail station improvements include increasing parking capacity from 97 spaces to 197 spaces as well as new lighting, landscaping and signs.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2009

N.Y. MTA pilots Bronx express service

The pilot aims to shorten travel times, with enhanced service operating for a one-hour period during the weekday morning rush.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2009

Williams named interim MTA executive director/CEO

A labor lawyer by training, she has served as president of Long Island Bus and the LIRR during a combined 15 years at the MTA.

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