February 2009

Transparency of Recovery.gov under scrutiny

February 25, 2009

“The White House has launched Recovery.gov, a Web site that will allow users to track spending under the $787 billion stimulus package. However, the site might not be as transparent as Obama and Congress wanted.”

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NYC uses cameras to catch taxis in bus lanes

February 25, 2009

The New York City Department of Transportation announced a pilot program using video cameras to enforce new bus lanes on 34th Street.

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Metro launches page on Facebook

February 24, 2009

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has joined other government agencies (and TheTransitWire) by launching a page on Facebook.

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New York “robo train” pulls into the station

February 24, 2009

Starting today, a computerized signal system will control NYC Transit’s Manhattan – Brooklyn L train.

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Utah Transit Authority showcases open payment system

February 24, 2009

The Utah Transit Authority is showcasing its new electronic fare collection system this week at a meeting sponsored by the Smart Card Alliance.

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Stimulus bill to bring 40 new hybrid buses to Buffalo

February 23, 2009

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in Buffalo (NY) will add 40 hybrid buses to its fleet, thanks to funding from the federal economic stimulus plan.

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Czech city to launch NFC mobile transit payment trial

February 23, 2009

The transit operator in Pilsen, Czech Republic, is teaming up with Telefonica O2 to launch a nine-month mobile payment trial.

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Slice of stimulus package will go to faster trains

February 21, 2009

“It may be the longest train delay in history: more than 40 years after the first bullet trains zipped through Japan, the United States still lacks true high-speed rail.”

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Agencies test new waters in social media

February 21, 2009

“A quick scan of the Web shows that agencies are going outside their comfort zone to disseminate information across a range of platforms.”

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Interactive tool shows how MTA cuts affect riders

February 20, 2009

The New York City Comptroller unveiled an interactive web tool that allows residents to see how the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s proposed service cuts would affect them.

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