Policy and planning

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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Let the sunshine in

December 2, 2011

The MTA wants to make a long-abandoned parcel available for development and two architects hope technology can turn the space into an underground park.

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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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Wichita launches website for input on transit

November 17, 2011

Wichita Transit (KS) launched an interactive website to gather feedback about bus services after ridership dropped following a 50-cent fare increase.

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BART delays decision on cell phone policy

October 28, 2011

BART directors did not take action on guidelines for interrupting cell phone service as expected, but instead directed staff to revise the draft policy.

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NYC uses taxi video monitors to survey riders

October 27, 2011

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is using backseat monitors to survey taxi passengers about their trip and their driver.

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BART could adopt cell phone policy next week

October 20, 2011

Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) drafted a policy that allows the agency to shut down cell phone service only under extraordinary circumstances.

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Toledo agrees to study monorail at critic’s request

October 12, 2011

Responding to one of its most vocal critics, the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (OH) agreed to prepare a report on monorail systems in other cities.

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New digital info tools raise questions about uses of public space

September 22, 2011

New digital tools are making travel easier and more informative, but they are raising questions about the use of public space, including rider privacy.

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Tweeting a new vision for transportation in Michigan

September 14, 2011

The Michigan Municipal League and Let’s Save Michigan hosted a conversation on Twitter to address the need for new transportation systems in the state.

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