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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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Leicester seeks to fix flawed bus-tracking system

October 14, 2010

Eighteen companies have responded to a request to help the Leicester (UK) City Council update its regional Star Trak bus tracking system.

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Israel to test smart bus stop signs

September 30, 2010

Bus riders in Jerusalem will soon know when the next bus is coming, thanks to an initiative by the Israel National Roads Company. INRC is seeking proposals to install solar-powered signs at 100 intercity bus stations.

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CTA seeks proposals on open fare collection

September 29, 2010

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) issued a RFP for design, implementation, and operation of an open fare collection system.

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LA Metro seeks board approval for real-time info

September 20, 2010

Pending approval by its board of directors, LA Metro (CA) may start offering real-time information to its riders early next year.

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TTC releases list of bidders for open fare contract

September 15, 2010

The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) released list of firms seeking to bid on an open fare payment system.

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NJ TRANSIT seeks WiFi for trains

September 3, 2010

NJ TRANSIT wants to add wireless Internet connections for its 12 rail lines and 165 train stations.

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SEPTA’s smart card proposal comes under fire

August 25, 2010

Passenger advocates were quick to criticize some fare payment scenarios proposed by SEPTA in bid documents prepared for its anticipated smart card system.

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