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Transit Briefs: SEPTA, Tri-Rail, NYMTA/Metro-North, WMSC/WMATA, LA Metro

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches an initiative to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line against effects of climate change; the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) threatens not to approve the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) plan to expand automation; and new faregates are off to a strong start at LA Metro’s Lake and Firestone stations.

NYMTA: February CRZ Tolling ‘In Line With Projections’; C&D Department Reports $3B Saved in First Five Years

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on March 24 announced that from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, tolls from the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ) generated $51.9 million in revenue with a net after expenses of $40.4 million. This, the agency says, “keeps the program on track to provide the $500 million that was initially projected.” The MTA will continue to report revenues from this program monthly.

Incoming MTA Chief Security Officer Michael Kemper (MTA Photograph)

NYPD’s Kemper Moving to MTA

Days after local media reported his retirement from the New York City Police Department, Micheal M. Kemper has been tapped as Chief Security Officer at New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). With