Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Boingo Wireless Announces Enhanced Cellular Connectivity at the MTA and Long Island Rail Road’s Atlantic Branch Stations and Tunnels

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Public Transport, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Carriers and Services, Transport, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Jamaica station, Atlantic Terminal, Engineering, Wi-Fi, Travel, MTA, LIRR, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Multimedia, Grand Central Madison station, T-Mobile, Long Island Rail Road, Boingo Wireless, Atlantic Branch, Pennsylvania Station, AT&T, LTE, Mobile phone, Verizon Communications, Boingo

Boingo Wireless announced an upgraded mobile connectivity experience for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers.

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  • Boingo Wireless announced an upgraded mobile connectivity experience for Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers.
  • Cell connectivity is now available for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon subscribers at Atlantic Terminal, Jamaica Station and in the LIRR tunnels connecting the two stations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204505390/en/
    Boingo Wireless designed, deployed and manages the cell and Wi-Fi connectivity for the MTA and LIRR’s Atlantic Branch.
  • Boingo Wireless designed, deployed and manages the cell and Wi-Fi connectivity for the Atlantic Branch.

Boingo Wireless Launches High-Speed 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity at New York’s Grand Central Madison

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Public Transport, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Rail, 5G, Transport, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Grand Central Madison station, Vanderbilt Avenue, Engineering, Grand Central Terminal, MTA, LIRR, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Multimedia, Strategic planning, T-Mobile, Long Island Rail Road, Boingo, Wi-Fi 6, Boingo Wireless, AT&T, LTE, Mobile phone, Internet service provider, Verizon Communications

Boingo Wireless announced that 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are live at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Grand Central Madison, providing fast, reliable wireless connectivity for millions of riders.

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  • Boingo Wireless announced that 5G and Wi-Fi 6 are live at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Grand Central Madison, providing fast, reliable wireless connectivity for millions of riders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204499390/en/
    Neutral, converged Boingo Wireless network enables mobile connectivity for riders and supports digital operations at Grand Central Madison.
  • The LIRR extension, through Queens to Grand Central Madison, features Boingo connectivity along 10 miles of tunnels, including two tunnels under the East River.
  • “Grand Central Madison is a masterpiece of engineering that showcases the importance of public/private partnerships to deliver a reimagined public transit experience with best-in-class 5G and Wi-Fi networks,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

Michael Baker International Promotes David Liebgold, P.E., P.P., to New York Metro Office Executive

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that David Liebgold, P.E., P.P., has been promoted to New York Metro Office Executive. In this expanded position, Mr. Liebgold, who serves as the Office Executive for Newark, New Jersey, will also be responsible for oversight of the New York, New York, office. As New York Metro Office Executive, Mr. Liebgold will leverage his 25 years of industry experience to aid in client engagement, strategic business development and project execution, while overseeing office personnel and managing day-to-day operations.

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  • Sirish Peyyeti, P.E., former New York Office Executive, named Michael Baker's Program Director for the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Independent Engineering Consultant contract
    PITTSBURGH, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that David Liebgold, P.E., P.P., has been promoted to New York Metro Office Executive.
  • In this expanded position, Mr. Liebgold, who serves as the Office Executive for Newark, New Jersey, will also be responsible for oversight of the New York, New York, office.
  • As New York Metro Office Executive, Mr. Liebgold will leverage his 25 years of industry experience to aid in client engagement, strategic business development and project execution, while overseeing office personnel and managing day-to-day operations.
  • "David's appointment as New York Metro Office Executive serves to create more synergy between Michael Baker's New Jersey and New York operations to accelerate Michael Baker's growth in the NY Metro market."

Jacobs and PA Consulting to Provide Consulting Advisory Services to The Copenhagen Metro

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Policy, Swedish Transport Administration, MTA, NYSE, Copenhagen Central Station, Transport, Maintenance, Research, Valby, Elizabeth, Swedish Transport Administration electric road program, Copenhagen Metro, PA Consulting Group, ProRail, M4, Network Rail, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Safety, AI, Transpennine Route Upgrade, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Grand Central Madison station, Mass Rapid Transit (Malaysia), Tunnel, Sydhavn station, DALLAS, M5

DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) and PA Consulting (PA) have been selected by The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet I/S) to be part of its Operations and Maintenance Adviser Framework. The Copenhagen Metro provides fast, sustainable, carbon-efficient transport solutions to more than 300,000 passengers on weekdays.

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  • Framework aids further development of sustainable, connected urban transport solutions
    DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) and PA Consulting (PA) have been selected by The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet I/S) to be part of its Operations and Maintenance Adviser Framework.
  • The Copenhagen Metro provides fast, sustainable, carbon-efficient transport solutions to more than 300,000 passengers on weekdays.
  • The Jacobs and PA team was selected to provide comprehensive research and advice on the operation and maintenance of the metro.
  • The Copenhagen Metro is also working on a potential new metro line, M5, that will connect new city development areas to the east of Copenhagen with 10 stations from Copenhagen Central Station to Lynetteholm and Østerport.

Tomorrow.Mobility charts a path to a better future with green and smart transportation

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Is a shared mobility data space the ultimate enabler of a revolution in global transportation? How can zero-emission vehicles spearhead the fight against climate change? Will public autonomous mobility lead us to the future? These are some of the questions that over 100 international experts will address in Barcelona from November 7 to 9 at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), an event jointly organized by Fira de Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Is a shared mobility data space the ultimate enabler of a revolution in global transportation?
  • Will public autonomous mobility lead us to the future?
  • In addition, many institutions such as Alamys, AMB, FGC, TMB, CARNET, ETRA, and International Road Federation, Polis, will also take part in TMWC.
  • All together the events will gather over 25,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibitors, over 800 cities and more than 600 speakers in Barcelona.

Tomorrow.Mobility charts a path to a better future with green and smart transportation

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Knowledge, TMB, Energy transition, Active mobility, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, European Institute of Innovation and Technology, BSM, CARNET, Innovation, Institute for Affordable Transportation, Committee, Transport, PWC, Urban Air Mobility, FIA, Congress, Mobile World Congress, EIT, Renfe, European Parliament, Sener, Dataspaces, City, European, European Institute, AMB, KIA, Cooperative, Fira de Barcelona, Tourism, San Francisco, International Road Federation India Chapter, FGC, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Climate change, Inclusive, Multimodality

BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Is a shared mobility data space the ultimate enabler of a revolution in global transportation? How can zero-emission vehicles spearhead the fight against climate change? Will public autonomous mobility lead us to the future? These are some of the questions that over 100 international experts will address in Barcelona from November 7 to 9 at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), an event jointly organized by Fira de Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Is a shared mobility data space the ultimate enabler of a revolution in global transportation?
  • Will public autonomous mobility lead us to the future?
  • In addition, many institutions such as Alamys, AMB, FGC, TMB, CARNET, ETRA, and International Road Federation, Polis, will also take part in TMWC.
  • All together the events will gather over 25,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibitors, over 800 cities and more than 600 speakers in Barcelona.

OUTFRONT Media Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Reported revenues of $454.8 million increased $1.1 million, or 0.2%, for the third quarter of 2023 as compared to the same prior-year period.

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  • Reported revenues of $454.8 million increased $1.1 million, or 0.2%, for the third quarter of 2023 as compared to the same prior-year period.
  • Net Income Attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.
    Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. decreased $23.8 million, or 58.3%, in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same prior-year period.
  • Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. per common share for diluted earnings per weighted average share was $0.09 in the third quarter of 2023 compared to $0.23 in the same prior-year period.
  • AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. decreased $10.8 million, or 12.5%, in the third quarter of 2023, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to higher interest expense and lower Adjusted OIBDA.

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Named to New York’s Queens Power List

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of 5G and Wi-Fi solutions, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the 2023 Queens Power List .

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of 5G and Wi-Fi solutions, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the 2023 Queens Power List .
  • Presented by Schneps Media, the list recognizes government officials and business leaders committed to economic growth, improved public services, and a higher quality of life for all Queens residents.
  • Boingo was honored for bringing fast, accessible cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity to major transportation hubs in the region, including JFK, LaGuardia and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) locations, including Jamaica Station.
  • That’s why Boingo is dedicated to keeping Queens connected with fast, reliable cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity,” said Finley.

Wabtec to Provide Brakes and Couplers for 640 New York City Metro System Train Cars

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) will provide brakes and couplers for 640 MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) train cars via its client Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.

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  • Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) will provide brakes and couplers for 640 MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) train cars via its client Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc.
  • The multi-million-dollar order for service-proven equipment provides seamless interoperability with other subway fleets in the New York City Transit System (NYCTS).
  • The New York City subway has provided non-stop service for over a century and is the largest subway in North America.
  • The entire New York City subway encompasses nearly 6,500 cars.

NYU Langone Health Marks Historic 75th Anniversary of Rusk Rehabilitation

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate 75 years of innovation in physical and rehabilitation medicine, NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation held a diamond anniversary recognition on September 22, during National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, to celebrate the groundbreaking concept of whole-person care developed by Howard A. Rusk, MD, during World War II.

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  • Dr. Batavia, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award, is an associate professor in the physical therapy program at NYU and a former department chair.
  • "At Rusk Rehabilitation, we continue the legacy of Dr. Rusk, using the latest technology and practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of life," said Steven R. Flanagan, MD , the Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone.
  • From that first center in 1948, Rusk Rehabilitation has expanded significantly over the past decades, serving 2,000 patients across 27 locations annually.
  • With 780 clinicians on staff, Rusk Rehabilitation is one of the largest facilities in the country and has trained nearly 1,000 physicians in physical medicine and rehabilitation.