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WMATA moves toward open fare payment

June 14, 2011

WMATA (DC) is moving toward an open fare payment system, enabling customers to pay fares with their cell phones, credit cards, and even federal IDs

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Chicago looks into high-speed rail link to airport

May 3, 2011

Inspired by a trip on Shanghai’s maglev train, outgoing Chicago (IL) mayor Daley is seeking proposals for a high-speed rail link to O’Hare Airport.

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TfL seeks proposals for WiFi network

March 28, 2011

Following a successful trial, Transport for London (UK) is inviting companies to submit proposals to install WiFi at up to 120 stations.

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Whatcom to launch online trip planner

February 22, 2011

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WA) is in the final stages of testing an online trip planner and plans to launch the application this spring.

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MTA to seek new bids on radio system

February 18, 2011

The MTA will place an $118 million project to upgrade its subway radio system out to bid again after the state would not approve the contract.

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WMATA seeks new fare payment options

January 2, 2011

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) issued a RFP for a next-generation fare payment system that will create new options for customers.

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Comptroller rejects NYC Transit radio upgrade contract

December 22, 2010

New York’s Office of the State Comptroller rejected a $118 million contract between MTA NYC Transit and SAIC to upgrade the agency’s VHF radio system.

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Miami-Dade investigates accounting practices

December 10, 2010

Last month, FTA suspended electronic payments to Miami-Dade Transit because of concerns about accounting practices. This week, county officials said the suspension resulted from mistakes but not fraud.

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FTA suspends payments to Miami-Dade Transit

November 25, 2010

The Federal Transit Administration has suspended electronic grant payments to Miami-Dade Transit (FL) in light of concerns about the way MDT is accounting for farebox revenues and federal funds

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VRE considers free WiFi

October 18, 2010

The Virginia Railway Express is working with Verizon to offer wireless Internet service on two cars of every train.

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