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CDTA adds tech features to BRT service

November 16, 2011

About six months after the Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) introduced BRT service, the promised tech features are finally in place.

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Thunderstorm knocks out LIRR’s signal system

October 4, 2011

Last week a lightning strike caused the Long Island Rail Road’s (NY) $56 million state-of-the-art signal system and its back-up to fail.

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New York to launch another BRT route

September 29, 2011

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) plans to introduce a bus rapid transit route along 34th Street in midtown Manhattan starting in November.

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Brampton BRT zooms along

July 24, 2011

Thanks to its Züm BRT line, Brampton Transit’s (ON) ridership hit an all-time high in 2010. The hybrid vehicles use signal priority to stay on time.

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Why is Pittsburgh’s rail so slow?

April 26, 2011

A report for the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PA) identified structural and operational issues that contribute to slow rides on the light-rail system.

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Albany to roll out BRT, but tech features will wait

March 30, 2011

The Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) is launching its new bus rapid transit service next week but, as the Times Union points out, “some whiz-bang features aren’t yet in place.” So while passengers will be able to ride the brand-new hybrid vehicles fare-free for the first two weeks, they will have to wait a little longer [...]

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APTA seeks delay in collision-avoidance regs

March 18, 2011

APTA asked Congress to extend the 2015 deadline for implementing positive train control because of funding and technical challenges.

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Muni calls state allegations unfair

March 2, 2011

San Francisco Muni (CA) defended its service after a report from the California Public Utilities Commission alleged a series of safety violations.

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State cites Muni safety violations

March 1, 2011

SFMTA (CA) is under state investigation for a series of safety violations, including track defects and problems with the automatic train control system.

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MTA workers accused of faking signal inspections face charges

February 18, 2011

The MTA wants to fire a manager and several workers accused of faking subway signal inspections, according to the New York Daily News.

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