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arrival

Is the wait over? An overview of the MTA’s countdown clocks

March 9, 2010

The New York Times summarizes the MTA’s experiments with countdown clocks for buses and trains, talking with passengers about their experience.

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Delaware students can track campus bus online

March 9, 2010

The University of Delaware launched a web-based application that allows students to track the location of the campus shuttle.

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University of South Florida introduces bus tracker

March 8, 2010

The University of South Florida introduced a bus tracker system for its Bull Runner campus shuttle.

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CTA offers instructions for bus tracker display

March 4, 2010

The Chicago Transit Authority provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a web-based bus tracker slideshow.

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Five new apps for TriMet

March 2, 2010

While he waits to get his hands on a new iPad, columnist Joseph Rose turned his attention to some “mobile transit goodies” — five new applications available for Portland’s TriMet customers

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Dublin to introduce real-time arrival signs

February 23, 2010

Ireland’s National Transport Authority plans to fund real-time arrival displays at bus stops throughout Dublin.

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MassDOT announces real-time challenge

February 19, 2010

MassDOT officials announced a new challenge for software applications and physical installations using the MBTA’s real-time bus data feed.

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New York City tests simplified countdown solutions

February 17, 2010

New York City Transit is testing alternative approaches to providing countdown information to subway riders using existing infrastructure.

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Gary seeks funds for real-time info, new routes

February 16, 2010

The Gary Public Transportation Corporation (IN) is seeking funds from the Northwest Indiana Regional Bus Authority for new routes and technology upgrades.

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T-Tracker gets tested

February 15, 2010

Boston Globe reporter Noah Bierman field tested T-Tracker, a pilot program that provides real-time arrival information via cellphone for selected MBTA bus routes. The results were mixed.

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