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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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WSDOT hopes to turn clicks into cash

September 7, 2011

Since January, the Washington State Department of Transportation has been testing a program to place advertisements on its website.

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Audit blasts MTA for mismanaging subway disruptions

August 1, 2011

A joint city-state audit says that the New York MTA mismanages its weekend subway diversions and does a poor job of keeping riders informed.

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Lawmakers support digital ads for Big Blue Bus

July 18, 2011

State lawmakers approved a bill to allow Big Blue Bus (CA) to test digital ads on its buses. Officials say that the ads could generate $8 million a year.

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MBTA considers location-based ads on buses

July 6, 2011

The MBTA is considering location-based audio advertising on its buses, which would be triggered when buses drive by a particular business.

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