November 2009

PRTC to add security cameras on buses

November 24, 2009

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (VA) is installing wireless security cameras in 25 buses in its Omnilink and Cross County Connector fleets.

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Twitter unveils geotagging

November 23, 2009

Twitter officially released its Geotagging API last week.

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MetroCards add a good word

November 23, 2009

Seven million MetroCards have an unusual piece of public art. The back of each fare card carries a single word: Optimism.

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Let it snow: Seattle sets up winter weather Facebook page

November 23, 2009

The Seattle Department of Transportation has set up a Facebook page to stay in touch with residents about winter weather preparations.

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MTA to add more countdown clocks

November 20, 2009

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority will install next-train countdown signs at more subway stations.

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Google to add captions to YouTube videos

November 20, 2009

Google is launching a new feature that will automatically add text captions to many of the videos on YouTube, marking a major step toward making more videos accessible to deaf and hearing-impaired readers.

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UK bus company introduces mobile ticketing

November 20, 2009

UK operator Arriva has introduced mobile ticketing on its fleet of regional buses. Passengers will be able to use their cell phones to purchase tickets and then display them to the driver.

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Twin Cities researchers demonstrate next-generation buses

November 19, 2009

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies demonstrated a driver-assistive program for buses operating in bus lanes and bus-only road shoulders.

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Ottawa approves next-stop announcements

November 19, 2009

The City of Ottawa (ON) will move forward with an automated stop-announcement system for the city’s buses.

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Oyster card expansion planned

November 19, 2009

London (UK) commuters will be able to use the Oyster card on suburban rail lines starting next year.

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