April 2009

New look for Long Beach hybrid buses

April 27, 2009

Long Beach Transit’s new fleet of hybrid buses will sport a new look. The gasoline-electric buses will have a new design and color scheme; the agency’s goal is to encourage more people to use the bus.

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Battle of the CTA bus trackers

April 26, 2009

Thanks to the Chicago (IL) Transit Authority’s Bus Tracker, commuters know exactly where their bus is. While the CTA’s application is well-suited for checking a bus before leaving home or work, its interface is not as friendly for mobile devices.  Ars Technica reviews two iPhone applications that  reformat the data into a more user-friendly interface — [...]

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Facebook group supporting SkyTrain gains critical mass

April 26, 2009

A Facebook group has sprung up to support an extension of Vancouver’s SkyTrain to serve the University of British Columbia and the Broadway corridor.

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US DOT requests public comments on ITS program

April 26, 2009

The Research and Innovative Technology Administration is requesting public comments on the strategic direction of its intelligent transportation systems program. Comments will be used to shape the federal ITS research agenda.  Responses should take into account the critical role of advanced technologies in achieving transformative change in the areas of safety, mobility, environmental stewardship, and [...]

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Feds use music to boost first responder performance

April 24, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security is turning to the power of music — “brain music” — to improve the performance of police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders

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Biden announces Clean Cities grants for green fleets

April 24, 2009

Vice President Joe Biden announced $300 million in funding through the Clean Cities program to help government agencies to expand fleets of clean vehicles and to develop a fueling infrastructure.

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Interactive maps debut on Tokyo subway

April 24, 2009

Tokyo subway riders are getting some high-tech help in navigating the city. The system is testing interactive maps on two 47-inch LCD panels at the busy Ginza station.

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Metrolink installs high-tech equipment

April 23, 2009

Metrolink plans to install automatic train stop technology at 43 locations this summer and, by the end of the year, all cars will have crash energy management technology.

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Stimulus board launches “Extreme Makeover: Web Edition”

April 23, 2009

Starting on April 27, the the team behind the federal recovery website Recovery.gov will host an online forum to solicit ideas for improving the site.

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The rear door problem with Muni’s hybrid buses

April 23, 2009

StreetsBlog posted a story about a problem with the rear doors on the San Francisco (CA) Municipal Transportation Agency’s low-floor hybrid buses.

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