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PATCO riders now can pay fare with most contactless cards

April 4, 2012
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Riders on PATCO now have the option to pay their fare with any contactless Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card as part of a year-long pilot test.

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App lets CTA commuters pay for parking by phone

April 4, 2012
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Chicago Transit Authority (IL) customers now have the option of using their mobile phones to pay for parking at 14 CTA park-and-ride lots.

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New database provides info on BRT systems around the world

April 3, 2012
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A new online database called BRTData.org was launched this week to provide information about bus rapid transit systems around the world.

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FTA awards $13.1 million for fuel cell research

April 3, 2012
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Ray LaHood announced $13.1 million in federal funding for 11 research and demonstration projects under FTA’s National Fuel Cell Bus Program.

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Manufacturer to retrofit 47 Metrobus hybrids after recall

March 30, 2012
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Forty-seven hybrid buses purchased by WMATA (DC) have been recalled because of the potential for an electrical short within the lithium-ion battery.

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Updated Google Maps mobile app includes new transit features

March 30, 2012
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This week’s release of Google Maps 6.5 for Android includes an updated look and some transit-friendly features, including the ability to prioritize a mode.

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London Overground to add WiFi

March 29, 2012
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Passengers on Transport for London’s (UK) Overground rail system will have free WiFi by the end of the year.

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More cell phone coverage for Boston subway riders

March 28, 2012
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In partnership with the MBTA and InSite Wireless LLC, T-Mobile announced the availability of wireless service in all Blue and Green line subway stations.

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MTA to add bus surveillance cameras

March 28, 2012
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MTA New York City Transit will equip an additional 1,150 buses with on-board video surveillance cameras.

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MBTA plans to install solar canopies

March 27, 2012
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to install solar panels at two locations this fall to save money and energy.

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