CTA to upgrade safety and security systems
The Chicago Transit Authority will add 1,000 new high-definition cameras and upgrade more than 3,800 older cameras throughout the system this year.
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SFMTA issues guidance for private transit
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency just released criteria to determine whether private transit routes complement or compete with Muni.
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Uber rolls out another shared-ride option
Uber rolled out Express POOL, a shared-ride service that requires customers to walk a few blocks to a common pick-up point.
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Hackers target transportation providers
Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber.
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Chicago mayor seeks taxi improvements
Chicago's mayor wants to allow city taxis to accept ride requests via mobile applications and to charge surge pricing during periods of peak demand....
Weekend round-up
ICYMI: MBTA and Cleveland encounter glitches with fare enforcement and Transit app makes it easier for customers to book and pay for Uber trips....
Phoenix teams up with Lyft for first- and last-mile services
The City of Phoenix (AZ) has teamed up with Lyft to provide discounted rides to bus stops in parts of the city.
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Bridj to relaunch in Australia
Bridj may make a comeback in Sydney after the on-demand transportation company was acquired by an Australian transit operator.
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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed last week: MTA etiquette campaign is not working for some, Las Vegas outfits bus for public engagement, and...
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New survey: Accessible Streetscapes for the Disability Community
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India Needs More Compact, Electrified Cities to Meet Climate Goals
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Progress for passenger rail in the South and beyond
Two recent developments at the federal level can help propel passenger rail expansion in the South and across the country.
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