August 2010

Dreaming of maglev

August 26, 2010

Baltimore Sun columnist Michael Dresser writes about the feasibility of pursuing maglev projects when modifying existing infrastructure may be more practical.

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CTA may consider cell-phone fare payment

August 26, 2010

Paying fares by cell phone is one of the options that the Chicago Transit Authority (IL) wants to consider as it moves toward a new fare payment technology.

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Paratransit agencies adopt technology

August 25, 2010

Almost two thirds of the paratransit agencies responding to Metro Magazine’s annual survey added new technology last year.

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SEPTA’s smart card proposal comes under fire

August 25, 2010

Passenger advocates were quick to criticize some fare payment scenarios proposed by SEPTA in bid documents prepared for its anticipated smart card system.

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Still waiting for the train in Boston

August 24, 2010

While MBTA bus riders have the option of tracking most of the system’s bus routes, they will have to wait a little longer to get real-time rail information.

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Growing pains for Clipper card

August 24, 2010

San Francisco (CA) Bay Area commuters are adopting the regional Clipper smart card at a rapid pace, and creating problems for officials in the process.

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Jamaica encourages students to use smart card

August 24, 2010

As the school year starts up, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company is encouraging students to use its Smart Card.

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LA Metro adds video surveillance for bike racks

August 23, 2010

LA Metro (CA) installed video surveillance at Union Station’s underground bicycle parking area.

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Florida asks drivers to reThink their commute

August 23, 2010

The Florida Department of Transportation launched reThink, an online program that matches potential carpooling partners.

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LA Metro’s TAP system: Point / Counterpoint

August 23, 2010

The Los Angeles Daily News published a story on Saturday questioning the value of LA Metro’s (CA) system of fare gates and turnstiles.

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