June 2010

London’s Underground could get WiFi hotspots

June 30, 2010

Mayor of London (UK) Boris Johnson announced his support for creating wireless coverage throughout Transport for London’s underground system.

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MapQuest rolls out new look

June 30, 2010

In an effort to regain its dominance in the online mapping world, MapQuest has updated its features and streamlined its look.

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Sunny future for Bangkok’s tuk-tuks

June 30, 2010

A solar-powered tuk-tuk could help the the iconic Thai three-wheeled vehicles run cleaner and greener.

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Real-time surveillance on track for New York subway

June 29, 2010

In cooperation with the New York Police Department, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority will connect surveillance cameras at key subway hubs to the city’s fiber-optic cable network.

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TriMet to change policy on employees who blog

June 29, 2010

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon is revisiting its policy on employee blogs after receiving several complaints about a bus operator who posted videos online.

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MBTA to take parking online

June 29, 2010

Before the end of July Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuters will be able to pay for parking via Internet, text message, or phone call.

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Berkeley student develops real-time app

June 29, 2010

A grad student at the University of Calfornia, Berkeley, developed an iPhone application for his master’s thesis.

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MBTA Police: Smart phone thefts on the rise

June 28, 2010

Maybe it was inevitable. As transit agencies expand cell phone coverage in their subway systems — and customers take advantage of the explosion of transit-friendly applications — thieves are targeting smart phones. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reports a 17% increase in cell phone thefts this year, part of an increase in property crimes on the [...]

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Software glitch affects first day of Metro fare increase

June 28, 2010

A software glitch allowed Metrorail (DC) riders using paper tickets to avoid paying Sunday’s fare increase, but all fare gates were fixed by early afternoon.

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Utah takes buses to the MAX

June 28, 2010

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America presented a Smart Solution Spotlight award to the Utah Transit Authority’s MAX Bus Rapid Transit.

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