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Communications

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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Wiring MTA’s tunnels: “Bring in the interns”

June 22, 2010

Continuing its cost-cutting ways, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) hopes that a group of college interns can find a cheap way to provide cell phone coverage in the subway system.

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The connected train comes of age

June 10, 2010

A story in MuniWireless summarizes the status of passenger wireless communications on public transportation from Amtrak to Indian Railways.

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Amtrak extends free WiFi

June 3, 2010

After a three-month trial, Amtrak announced plans to make free WiFi permanent on all Boston (MA) – Washington (DC) Acela trains.

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Twin Cities bus arrival info removes customer guesswork

May 23, 2010

Two years after Metro Transit introduced NexTrip real-time info in the Twin Cities, the system receives more than 40,000 hits a day by phone, wireless or online.

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Metra takes wait-and-see attitude on WiFi

May 23, 2010

Chicago-area commuter rail operator Metra (IL) has said no to WiFi for now, citing cost constraints.

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Tri Delta Transit adds real-time info

May 20, 2010

Tri Delta Transit (CA), is installing a GPS tracking system and will provide passengers with real-time arrival info.

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New Yorkers express frustration with non-working subway cameras

May 17, 2010

The New York Daily News reports that 910 security cameras, intended for New York City subway system at a cost of $21.3 million, will not be hooked up until June, years behind schedule.

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Does technology help officials play hide-and-seek?

May 13, 2010

With government agencies putting more and more services online, the potential for citizen frustration is increasing. The low-tech telephone may help improve the situation.

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DOT makes commitment to intelligent vehicle technologies

May 6, 2010

Speaking at the ITS America annual meeting, US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood spoke about the role of vehicle-to-vehicle communication in improving safety.

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