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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2003

L.A. bus mechanics strike, stranding thousands

The decision to proceed with the walkout was made Sunday, after negotiations between the union and the MTA made no progress over the mechanics union's health care fund.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2003

Court upholds N.Y. MTA transit fare increase

The decision reverses rulings by two lower courts, which said the fares should be rolled back.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2003

1.3% Growth Reported in Annual Fleet Survey

MTA New York City Transit holds on to the top spot, with nearly 4,500 buses, in METRO’s Transit Bus Fleet survey.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2003

LACMTA thrill ride promotes rail safety, community awareness

Dubbed the “Metro Experience,” the ride is a traveling theater, complete with a 16-by-9-foot screen, surround sound and 4D effects by way of vibrating seats and strobe lighting.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2003

L.A. MTA's FY 2004 budget adjusts fares

The basic cash fare would decrease by 10 cents to $1.25 but the cost of a monthly pass would be raised by $10.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2003

Maryland to replace tokens with fare card system

Tokens are used on an estimated 2% of trips on MTA buses, light rail and subway trains, a figure that has been in steady decline.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2003

New York MTA proposes 'sweeping changes'

Agency says it will open up its financial reporting process.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2003

Orion hybrid bus passes New York reliability test

Completion of the reliability tests at MTA New York City Transit clears the way for deliveries of 325 buses to begin this year.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2003

Rail Projects Total $58 Billion in Top 50

MTA New York City continues its reign in the top spot, with $9 billion in project costs, in METRO’s 9th annual rail study.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2003

Urbitran wins New York railroad contract

The two-year contract includes consulting services for parking expansion, development, station access studies, new stations, facilities and long-term development for the MTA Metro-North Railroad.

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