April 2010

TTC expands next-vehicle arrival system

April 30, 2010

Unveiling a solar-powered sign at a streetcar platform, the Toronto Transit Commission (ON) launched the latest phase of its next-vehicle arrival system.

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North Carolina installs solar-powered rail crossing

April 30, 2010

The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently installed solar-powered railroad crossing signal lights and gate warning system in the town of Pinnacle.

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New website for state and local government social media links

April 30, 2010

Microsoft launched Gov2Social, a website to aggregate social media platforms from state and local governments.

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New York City tests mobile cameras in bus lanes

April 29, 2010

MTA New York City Transit mount cameras on two buses on a limited-stop route in the Bronx to see if surveillance can deter autos from using bus-only lanes illegally.

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New Facebook feature may pose problem for agencies

April 29, 2010

Facebook’s latest feature — the Like button — may create privacy problems for federal agencies.

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South Africa to introduce smart cards

April 29, 2010

Starting this summer, South African taxi-bus riders will be able to buy tickets with a smart card or, possibly, NFC-enabled mobile phones.

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Say hello to Clipper

April 28, 2010

The transition from TransLink to Clipper has begun. The official rollout for the rebranded smart card is scheduled for June 16, but crews are already swapping in the new logo on card readers and faregates.

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Integrated ticketing comes to Dublin

April 28, 2010

Ireland’s Railway Procurement Agency awarded a contract for an integrated payment system for Dublin Bus, Luas, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann, and privately operated services

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Contra Costa County unveils nine hybrids

April 28, 2010

The County Connection, which operates in central Contra Costa County (CA), introduced nine diesel-electric hybrid buses at an Earth Day event last weekend.

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ORCA card hits and misses

April 27, 2010

With the ORCA card celebrating its first anniversary, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer shared comments from users and posted responses from Sound Transit (WA), which administers the regional smart card.

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