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OC Transpo is poised to release data

January 27, 2012

Ottawa transit commissioners plan to recommend releasing OC Transpo’s bus-location data as soon as possible, despite the GM’s advice to the contrary

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Northern Indiana plans to add WiFi to commuter trains

January 19, 2012

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District plans to install free WiFi on its South Shore Line trains this year.

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MBTA considers ads on Charlie Cards

December 22, 2011

Facing a $161 million budget gap, the MBTA wants to sell advertising on its smart cards and is seeking bids from interested parties.

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Electronic billboards legalized for Big Blue Bus

October 24, 2011

Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus (CA) is now free to install digital billboards outside its buses thanks to a new law signed by the governor this month.

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Dispatch from ITS World Congress: Wednesday wanderings

October 19, 2011

On Wednesday I spent some time navigating the technical displays at the ITS World Congress to learn about the innovations coming to the transit industry.

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HopStop offers free geo-targeted ads

October 14, 2011

Transit and walking directions purveyor HopStop has started offering free geo-targeted ads to small businesses in New York City on a trial basis.

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New online service for Tokyo rail riders

October 6, 2011

Passengers on Tokyo’s Yamanote line will be able to access an information service called Train Net via an on-board WiFi network for a month-long trial.

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WiFi is coming to Golden Gate Transit buses

September 27, 2011

Golden Gate Transit (CA) will install wireless connections on 150 buses after a successful pilot project.

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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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On the Go with … MTA

September 20, 2011

The MTA (NY) launched On the Go! Travel Station — an interactive touch-screen with a trip planner and service updates — at the first of five locations.

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