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Will riders cause logjam on Sacramento airport’s people mover?

March 22, 2011

A Sacramento Bee reporter asks whether “overeager greeters” will ride the airport’s new automated people mover and create overcrowding.

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Stranded air travelers turn to Twitter

December 30, 2010

Frustrated with long waits to speak with customer service in the aftermath of this week’s blizzard, some stranded air travelers used Twitter to cut to the head of the line.

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Flying this weekend? Tell TSA what you think

November 23, 2010

Here’s a chance to tell TSA what you think with a handy survey app. Just navigate to www.tsasurvey.com and answer a few questions about your airport experience.

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Silcon Valley looks at pod cars

November 1, 2010

The PodCar City conference came to San Jose (CA) last week, where Silicon Valley officials are already looking into the feasibility of personal rapid transit technology.

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Chennai Metro Rail to address safety concerns near airport

July 20, 2010

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (India) will install an induction shield to prevent its cables from interfering with the radar signals at the Chennai airport.

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Massport to buy green buses

July 16, 2010

The Massachusetts Port Authority approved the purchase of 35 alternative-fuel buses for ground operations at Logan International Airport.

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San Jose airport to study pod cars

May 27, 2010

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) has set aside $4 million to study a personal rapid transit system, and the City of San Jose will host an international pod car conference this fall.

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Las Vegas airport accepts contactless cards for parking

May 6, 2010

McCarran International Airport (NV) is accepting MasterCard PayPass contactless payments in its major parking lots.

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Tests start for Korean airport maglev train

May 4, 2010

Testing began this week for an automated magnetic levitation train that will serve South Korea’s Incheon International Airport.

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Name the train: ATL turns to social media

April 2, 2010

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (GA) is using social media to find a name for its automated people mover.

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