March 2010

MBTA introduces cell phone coverage

March 29, 2010

Boston’s subway riders can stay wired, as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority introduced cell phone coverage on the Orange Line.

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Metro introduces emergency response vehicles

March 26, 2010

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is introducing motorized vehicles to help safety personnel respond more quickly to emergencies.

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Portland launches apps competition

March 26, 2010

The City of Portland (OR) has launched CivicApps for Greater Portland to encourage developers to find ways to use government information in useful and interesting ways.

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FRA introduces rail safety tool

March 26, 2010

The Federal Railroad Administration will use a full-sized locomotive simulator to help prevent train accidents caused by human error.

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Pittsburgh makes transit data available to developers

March 25, 2010

The Port Authority of Allegheny County (PA) recently reached an agreement with Google to make its route and schedule data available for public download.

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Coordination in Western Kentucky: “One call gets it all”

March 25, 2010

Paducah Area Transit System, along with three other rural travel providers, opened the doors on the Purchase Area Regional Transit Travel Management Coordination Center, which uses ITS technology to manage and coordinate services in far western Kentucky.

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MassDOT announces app winners; More MBTA data coming

March 24, 2010

Massachusetts transportation officials announced the winners of the state’s Real-Time Challenge. Developers were encouraged to create software applications and physical installations using a real-time feed for MBTA bus locations and arrival predictions.

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Metro to develop track inspection vehicle

March 24, 2010

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) has selected a company to develop and construct a track geometry vehicle that will inspect track conditions and identify possible flaws.

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Do legacy payment systems work for transit?

March 24, 2010

In ContactlessNews, Conrad Sheehan, CEO of mPayy, argues against using legacy payment systems, such as Mastercard and Visa, for transit.

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Gautrain uses social media to generate buzz

March 24, 2010

South African transportation officials hosted a “tweetup” last week to generate interest in the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, a high-speed rail line that will serve Johannesburg, Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport.

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