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MTA reminds crews to get details on train delays
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CTA keeps station heaters going after social media complaints
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Critics call for more transparency in MTA delay stats
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) is not reporting subway delays accurately, according to the New York Daily News.
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Counting scofflaws in bus and bike lanes
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MTA launches bus performance dashboard
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) launched an online dashboard presenting performance metrics for New York City Transit bus routes.
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BART and Caltrain to install WiFi
Both BART and Caltrain are working to install WiFi in their respective rail systems, but the process will take years.
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MTA announces genius challenge winners
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced eight winners of the MTA Genius Transit Challenge last week.
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VTA uses cameras to collect tech shuttle data
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is using cameras to track corporate shuttles after local business groups declined to share data.
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