Communications

VTA introduces hybrid express buses

January 9, 2012

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) rolls out 10 hybrid express buses today, hoping that WiFi and comfortable seats will attract new riders.

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VRE drops plans to add WiFi

January 6, 2012

After a series of stops, starts, and delays, Virginia Railway Express appears to have dropped plans to add WiFi to its trains.

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MBTA wires system for cell phone coverage but where’s the service?

January 6, 2012

The MBTA is a bit late in extending cell phone coverage in its tunnels but BostInno writes that the real delay is coming from the cell phone carriers.

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Best metro data releases for 2011

December 23, 2011

Declaring that it’s a great year to be a data geek, The Atlantic Cities presents its list of 10 best urban datasets released in 2011.

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LIRR launches real-time info pilot

December 20, 2011

MTA Long Island Rail Road (NY) launched a pilot test of LIRR Train Time, which provides real-time train status via mobile device or desktop computer.

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FCC to review BART cell phone shutdown policy

December 5, 2011

A day after BART adopted a policy defining when the agency can interrupt cell phone communications, the FCC announced plans to review BART’s actions.

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BART adopts cell phone shutdown policy

December 2, 2011

BART adopted a policy that authorizes the agency to shut off cell phone communications on a temporary basis only under “extraordinary circumstances.”

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California trains introduce WiFi

November 29, 2011

Starting this week, passengers on California’s Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin, and Pacific Surfliner trains can access the Internet via AmtrakConnect.

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Blacksburg Transit gets federal grant for new technology

November 28, 2011

Blacksburg Transit (VA) received a $1.85 million federal grant to explore technology that will let the agency meet its highly variable demand.

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Creative group sets up WiFi hotspots on NYC subway

November 21, 2011

A creative agency set up temporary — and unofficial — WiFi hotspots on select New York subway cars last week allowing access to a public intranet.

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