Personal technology

Stolen, or just lost?

April 10, 2012
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Smart phones and other personal electronics contributed to an increase in crime on TriMet, but also topped the list of items turned into lost-and-found.

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ABQ RIDE gears up for The Great Bus Race

April 9, 2012
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ABQ RIDE (NM) is asking contestants to sign up for the second annual The Great Bus Race and will use QR codes to provide clues along the race course.

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DART Police are just a text message away

April 6, 2012
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (TX) customers now can reach DART Police via text message. Texting provides another option for riders who prefer not to call.

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New app tells myki users when card value is low

April 5, 2012
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An Australian software developer created an iPhone application that alerts riders when the balance on their myki smart card is low.

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Metro-North focuses on customer information

April 5, 2012
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Metro-North Railroad’s improvements to customer information include new QR codes at stations with links to schedules and Train Time status updates.

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App lets CTA commuters pay for parking by phone

April 4, 2012
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Chicago Transit Authority (IL) customers now have the option of using their mobile phones to pay for parking at 14 CTA park-and-ride lots.

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WMATA goes online to fight sexual harassment

April 4, 2012
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WMATA launched its fight against sexual harassment with an online tool that allows customers to report incidents directly to Metro Transit Police.

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Twitter Tuesday: More transit happiness

April 3, 2012

More happy talk on Twitter Tuesday, with a focus on bicycles and polite drivers.

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Updated Google Maps mobile app includes new transit features

March 30, 2012
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This week’s release of Google Maps 6.5 for Android includes an updated look and some transit-friendly features, including the ability to prioritize a mode.

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London Overground to add WiFi

March 29, 2012
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Passengers on Transport for London’s (UK) Overground rail system will have free WiFi by the end of the year.

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