March 2011

Top 10 planning and development websites

March 31, 2011

Planetizen released its annual list of ten best websites devoted to urban planning, design, and development issues.

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More feds can access social media on the job

March 31, 2011

Almost half of senior federal employees (46%) are allowed to access social media sites at work, according to a new survey, up from 20% last year.

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Most NYC subway announcements are clear, except for delays

March 31, 2011

A new survey found that announcements on New York City Transit subway cars are generally clear — except during delays.

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App to crowd-source subway delay info

March 30, 2011

New York City commuters can turn to a new app for information about service conditions when the MTA’s official updates are not enough.

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Michigan research universities team up to look beyond the car

March 30, 2011

Partners in Michigan’s University Research Corridor are teaming up to focus on multidisciplinary transportation research.

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Albany to roll out BRT, but tech features will wait

March 30, 2011

The Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) is launching its new bus rapid transit service next week but, as the Times Union points out, “some whiz-bang features aren’t yet in place.” So while passengers will be able to ride the brand-new hybrid vehicles fare-free for the first two weeks, they will have to wait a little longer [...]

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TfL unveils design for royal wedding Oyster card

March 30, 2011

The wait is over: Transport for London (UK) unveiled the design for the Oyster card commemorating the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

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Local advocates pitch gondola for Waterloo

March 29, 2011

As the Waterloo Regional Council (ON) considers long-range transit alternatives, some local advocates have proposed a gondola system.

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Countdown begins for DesertXpress

March 29, 2011

DesertXpress, the proposed high-speed rail line linking Victorville (CA) with Las Vegas (NV), cleared a key federal hurdle last week and is moving closer to reality.

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Indian Railways to provide real-time location info

March 29, 2011

Indian Railways plans to provide its customers with real-time train location information via Internet, SMS, call centers, and display boards.

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