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		<title>MTA selects winning app</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/02/03/mta-selects-winning-app/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>SEPTA launches online snapshot of system status</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/30/septa-launches-online-snapshot-of-system-status/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SEPTA launched System Status, an online tool that gives riders real-time updates for bus, trolley, and rail services in one place.]]></description>
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		<title>Metro apologizes for power and communications failure</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/29/metro-apologizes-for-power-and-communications-failure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington Metro (DC) apologized to customers after its power system failed Thursday night, leaving riders with no service and no information.]]></description>
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		<title>Edmonton to scan rail tickets for explosives</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/12/edmonton-to-scan-rail-tickets-for-explosives/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/12/edmonton-to-scan-rail-tickets-for-explosives/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:20:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Edmonton Transit System (AB) is testing a system to scan light-rail tickets for explosives and radioactive materials. ]]></description>
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		<title>NY Waterway launches mobile ticketing app</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/10/ny-waterway-launches-mobile-ticketing-app/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2012/01/10/ny-waterway-launches-mobile-ticketing-app/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NY Waterway, which operates Manhattan-based ferry services, launched a mobile application that incorporates payment and ticketing. ]]></description>
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		<title>NYC Transit offers email alerts for elevator and escalator status</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/22/nyc-transit-offers-email-alerts-for-elevator-and-escalator-status/</link>
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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>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/12/mta-launches-weekender-website-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/12/mta-launches-weekender-website-again/#comments</comments>
		<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 gears up for winter weather</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/07/mta-gears-up-for-winter-weather/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/07/mta-gears-up-for-winter-weather/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) announced its winter-preparedness plans, which include improved customer communications and response protocols.]]></description>
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		<title>Follow the blinking dots</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/12/05/follow-the-blinking-dots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A New York Daily News writer shares his frustration with The Weekender, the MTA's streamlined website showing weekend subway delays and cancellations.]]></description>
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		<title>A trio of New York City Transit apps</title>
		<link>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/14/a-trio-of-new-york-city-transit-apps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thetransitwire.com/2011/11/14/a-trio-of-new-york-city-transit-apps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NY1 took a look at three free smartphone applications that let New York City Transit riders plan their next trip: NextStop, HopStop, and Roadify.]]></description>
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