June 2009

Metro reviewing all train signaling circuits

June 26, 2009

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is inspecting every signaling circuit in the MetroRail system as a precaution after Monday’s deadly crash.

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Los Angeles officials monitor DC train crash investigation

June 26, 2009

Los Angeles transit officials are closely watching the investigation of Monday’s MetroRail train crash in Washington, D.C., because both agencies use similar train control and separation systems.

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Baltimore debuts all-electric car-sharing program

June 25, 2009

The nation’s first all-electric car-sharing program debuted in Baltimore (MD) this week. Manufactured by Electrovaya, the Maya 300 uses a lithium-ion battery and can travel 120 miles on a single charge.

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SEPTA delays smart-card system again

June 25, 2009

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has postponed the deadline for smart-card technology for the third time. SEPTA has moved the deadline for proposals to August 18, five months after the original deadline.

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Metro crash investigation finds electronic control “anomalies”

June 25, 2009

Investigators found “anomalies” in the electronic control system along the MetroRail track near the site of Monday’s fatal crash in Washington, D.C.

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Can your grandma’s bus do this?

June 24, 2009

Reinventing Transit, a blog from the Environmental Defense Fund, posted a handy list of transit agencies that provide their riders with real-time service alerts.

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University technology helped agencies communicate after MetroRail crash

June 24, 2009

Technology developed at the University of Maryland helped regional transportation agencies communicate after Monday’s MetroRail crash

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Metro riders frustrated with notification after Red Line crash

June 24, 2009

In The Washington Post’s “Get There” column, Dr. Gridlock summarizes the frustrations of WMATA riders about the notification they received after Monday’s MetroRail Red Line crash.

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Santa Clarita Transit “TAPs” new fare technology

June 24, 2009

Santa Clarita Transit (CA) will accept the Transit Access Pass (TAP) card used in Los Angeles County starting July 1.

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Bettendorf buses get real-time cameras

June 23, 2009

Bettendorf Transit (IA) is purchasing six video cameras to provide real-time surveillance on the city’s buses.

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