Communications

Portland METRO approves tech upgrades

February 16, 2012
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The Greater Portland Transit District (ME) approved an investment in automatic vehicle location technology at Wednesday’s board meeting.

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The Lexington Avenue line is now taking requests

February 16, 2012
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Now that the MTA has improved the quality of the announcements on its subway platforms, The New York Times wants readers to suggest their own announcements.

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Amtrak enters the information age

February 16, 2012
Amtrak Acela

Amtrak has been upgrading its technology offerings lately and SmartPlanet highlights some of the changes, which include WiFi and electronic ticketing.

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Reminder: Researchers seek feedback on accessible transit communications

February 15, 2012

There’s still time to participate in a survey about the accessibility of transit-related communications for people with disabilities.

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Topeka reviews high-tech options

February 15, 2012
Topeka Transit bus

Topeka Transit (KS) is considering high-tech options — from an automatic vehicle location system to QR codes at bus stops — to attract new riders.

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Metrolink moves forward with positive train control

February 14, 2012
Metrolink Train

Metrolink (CA) is moving forward with plans to install a positive train control system despite efforts in Congress to relax the national requirement for PTC.

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Orlando tourist trolley adds real-time info

February 9, 2012
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Orlando’s I-Ride Trolley (FL) added NextBus technology to its fleet, enabling customers to access arrival predictions via Internet, smart phone, and text.

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New York transit police dogs sniff and shoot

February 1, 2012
MTA police officer and canine partner

NYPD is outfitting its transit bureau K-9 unit with infrared cameras to help the dogs and their handlers see into the depths of the MTA rail system.

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New York transit police get upgraded radios

January 29, 2012

The NYPD Transit Bureau purchased 2,700 dual-band radios which will allow police patrolling the subway system to communicate with officers on the street.

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Metro apologizes for power and communications failure

January 29, 2012
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Washington Metro (DC) apologized to customers after its power system failed Thursday night, leaving riders with no service and no information.

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