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MTA selects winning app

February 3, 2012
Winners of MTA App Quest

Embark NYC, an all-purpose app with trip planning, service advisories, interactive maps, and schedules, won the grand prize in the MTA App Quest competition.

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SEPTA launches online snapshot of system status

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SEPTA launched System Status, an online tool that gives riders real-time updates for bus, trolley, and rail services in one place.

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Metro apologizes for power and communications failure

January 29, 2012
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Washington Metro (DC) apologized to customers after its power system failed Thursday night, leaving riders with no service and no information.

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Edmonton to scan rail tickets for explosives

January 12, 2012

Edmonton Transit System (AB) is testing a system to scan light-rail tickets for explosives and radioactive materials.

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NY Waterway launches mobile ticketing app

January 10, 2012

NY Waterway, which operates Manhattan-based ferry services, launched a mobile application that incorporates payment and ticketing.

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NYC Transit offers email alerts for elevator and escalator status

December 22, 2011

MTA New York City Transit launched an email notification system to let customers subscribe to updates on the status of station elevators and escalators.

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MTA launches Weekender website again

December 12, 2011

The MTA launched a new version of its weekend-only home page which provides information about construction-related weekend subway delays and diversions.

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MTA gears up for winter weather

December 7, 2011

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) announced its winter-preparedness plans, which include improved customer communications and response protocols.

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Follow the blinking dots

December 5, 2011

A New York Daily News writer shares his frustration with The Weekender, the MTA’s streamlined website showing weekend subway delays and cancellations.

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A trio of New York City Transit apps

November 14, 2011

NY1 took a look at three free smartphone applications that let New York City Transit riders plan their next trip: NextStop, HopStop, and Roadify.

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