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		<title>TransportationCamp comes to DC&#8230;and The Transit Wire was there</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday was my first time at TransportationCamp, the unconference that explores the intersection of urban transportation and technology. ]]></description>
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		<title>Researchers seek feedback on accessible transit communications</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/12/researchers-seek-feedback-on-accessible-transit-communications/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers are seeking participation in a survey about the accessibility of transit-related communications for people with disabilities.]]></description>
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		<title>NYC Transit offers email alerts for elevator and escalator status</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MTA New York City Transit launched an email notification system to let customers subscribe to updates on the status of station elevators and escalators.]]></description>
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		<title>MTA launches Weekender website again</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MTA launched a new version of its weekend-only home page which provides information about construction-related weekend subway delays and diversions.]]></description>
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		<title>MTA improves subway navigation for hearing-impaired</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/01/mta-improves-subway-navigation-for-hearing-impaired/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MTA New York City Transit is installing induction loop technology to make it easier for its hearing-impaired riders to communicate with station agents.]]></description>
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		<title>Researchers develop mobile app for blind bus riders</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/23/researchers-develop-mobile-app-for-blind-bus-riders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Washington are building a mobile application to help blind transit riders access bus stops.]]></description>
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		<title>HopStop adds feature for finding accessible routes</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/11/hopstop-adds-feature-for-finding-accessible-routes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/11/hopstop-adds-feature-for-finding-accessible-routes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HopStop now allows users to search for stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible transit routes in the New York metropolitan area.]]></description>
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		<title>CTA unveils new rail cars</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/09/cta-unveils-new-rail-cars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) unveiled a new six-car train on Tuesday, which is scheduled to enter service on the Pink Line.]]></description>
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		<title>First hybrid double-decker rolls off production line</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/07/first-hybrid-double-decker-rolls-off-production-line/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/07/first-hybrid-double-decker-rolls-off-production-line/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:43:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The mayor of London drove the first new TfL bus off the production line last week. The hybrids will be 15% more fuel efficient than existing hybrids. ]]></description>
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		<title>BART could adopt cell phone policy next week</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/10/20/bart-could-adopt-cell-phone-policy-next-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/10/20/bart-could-adopt-cell-phone-policy-next-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) drafted a policy that allows the agency to shut down cell phone service only under extraordinary circumstances. ]]></description>
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