September 2009

Funds not yet forthcoming for Las Vegas maglev

September 25, 2009

Despite an announcement last week from Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons, funds for a proposed magnetic levitation train between Las Vegas (NV) and Anaheim (CA) are not immediately forthcoming.

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TAP system faces roadblocks

September 25, 2009

The Transit Access Pass system, envisioned as a seamless fare system for the multiple transit agencies in Los Angeles County (CA), is behind schedule and over budget.

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Feds issue urgent warning to transit agencies

September 24, 2009

Citing concerns about “errant signals,” the National Transportation Safety Board issued an urgent warning to transit agencies to check their train control systems.

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Mapping the great indoors

September 24, 2009

While plenty of organizations have developed maps that display the great outdoors, one company is turning inward. Micello’s goal is to map large public spaces in the U.S., including universities, shopping malls, and airports.

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TTC pass system blamed for deficit

September 24, 2009

The Toronto (ON) Transit Commission’s success is contributing to the agency’s budget shortfall. Ridership is higher than ever, but more passengers are using the Metropass instead of cash or tokens.

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Web 2.0 and the challenges to accessibility

September 23, 2009

When government organizations use social networking sites communicate with their public, they may be leaving some constituents out in the cold. Some features of social media sites are not easily accessible to people with disabilities.

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Las Vegas maglev: A ghost train?

September 23, 2009

Comparing it to a “ghost train in a dime novel,” Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith is the latest to weigh in on the proposed magnetic levitation train between Las Vegas (NV) and Anaheim (CA).

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BART tests on-demand text messaging

September 23, 2009

San Francisco (CA) Bay Area Rapid Transit is testing a new service to provide riders with information about train arrivals, delay advisories, elevator status and other information on demand via text message.

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New research report evaluates smart video

September 22, 2009

As transit agencies increasingly turn to video surveillance to fight crime and terrorism, the burden on security personnel is growing. A report from CUTR looks at video analytics and develops an evaluation framework.

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Feds fund 43 green transit projects

September 22, 2009

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the 43 recipients of $100 million in grants supporting cutting-edge environmental technologies.

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