October 2010

London Underground tests WiFi

October 31, 2010

Transport for London (UK) is launching a six-month trial of Wi-Fi service at the Charing Cross Tube station.

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VTA hybrids hit the streets

October 31, 2010

Starting Monday, Silicon Valley passengers have a greener ride, as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) puts the first of 90 new hybrid buses in service.

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Big benefit or Big Brother? Boston tests student smart card

October 29, 2010

The City of Boston (MA) is testing a multipurpose card that public school students can use to access a range of city and regional services.

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CityBus moves forward with wind turbines

October 29, 2010

The Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation (IN) received zoning approval this week in support of plans to locate three wind turbines on CityBus property.

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Bay Area okays green projects

October 29, 2010

Seventeen transportation projects in the San Francisco (CA) Bay Area, from electric taxis to dynamic ridesharing, got a green light from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

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Stylish concept bus uses green technology

October 28, 2010

Looking like a giant insect, the zero-emissions Credo E-Bone concept bus draws power from hydrogen fuel cells and incorporates lightweight composite plastics throughout its body.

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MBTA pulls seats, polls riders

October 28, 2010

To test customer reaction to two seatless subway cars designed to increase capacity on its Red Line, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority invited riders to participate in an online survey.

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Indian Railways to introduce smart card

October 28, 2010

Indian Railways announced plans to introduce smart cards for its metro and suburban trains.

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Back from vacation

October 27, 2010

The Transit Wire is back from vacation.

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Wire theft delays Amtrak trains

October 27, 2010

Officials are investigating the theft of 100 feet of steel wire, which delayed Amtrak and Maryland Area Regional Commuter trains between Baltimore (MD) and Washington (DC) on Monday.

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