emergency management

No break on MetroCards because of hurricane shutdown

August 28, 2011

In light of a hurricane-related shutdown of all MTA (NY) services, some customers asked whether they would receive extensions on unlimited MetroCards.

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Contest seeks ideas on using IT to improve government

June 14, 2011

How would you use information technology to improve government? The Merit Awards is looking for suggestions, and the winning idea will receive $50,000.

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Troubles for Seattle transit tunnel

August 15, 2010

Technical glitches closed the Downtown Seattle (WA) Transit Tunnel on Thursday, affecting thousands of bus and rail commuters during the evening peak.

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Metro introduces emergency response vehicles

March 26, 2010

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is introducing motorized vehicles to help safety personnel respond more quickly to emergencies.

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TriMet to upgrade communications system

February 28, 2010

The Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon is implementing an advanced voice radio and data communications system to help increase safety and efficiency.

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FCC to seek funds for wireless emergency communications

February 26, 2010

The Federal Communications Commission will seek funding for a national wireless communications network to allow emergency responders to share information across jurisdictions.

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University technology helped agencies communicate after MetroRail crash

June 24, 2009

Technology developed at the University of Maryland helped regional transportation agencies communicate after Monday’s MetroRail crash

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Metro riders frustrated with notification after Red Line crash

June 24, 2009

In The Washington Post’s “Get There” column, Dr. Gridlock summarizes the frustrations of WMATA riders about the notification they received after Monday’s MetroRail Red Line crash.

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Free publication: Geospatial information for crisis response

February 3, 2009

Government Technology reports on Geospatial Systems That Support Emergency and Disaster Operations, a new publication that presents a series of case studies showing how  local governments use geospatial information to respond to emergencies.  The report, published by  Public Technology Institute and the Geospatial Information & Technology Association, is available for download free of charge until February [...]

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Newark Light Rail line gets central communication channel for emergencies

February 3, 2009

A multi-agency radio channel serving the Newark (NJ) Light Rail line is now accessible to police, fire, and other first responders.   Using state Homeland Security funds, the channel was developed to address communication gaps identified in transit systems after the September 11 terrorist attacks.  The Essex County Sheriff’s Office will oversee the system. Link to [...]

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