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GPS

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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GPS systems vulnerable to hackers

March 4, 2010

Technology that depends on satellite-navigation systems, like GPS, is increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.

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Apps for smarter carpooling

March 3, 2010

Social networks, combined with the GPS and location-based services, are creating opportunities for applications that support carpooling and ridesharing.

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Where’s my ferry? Now Puget Sound commuters can find out

February 24, 2010

Think bus riders get all the cool apps? Now Washington State Ferries commuters can find out where their vessel is.

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Winston-Salem hybrids hit the road

February 18, 2010

The Winston-Salem Transit Authority (NC) just took delivery on 10 diesel-electric buses and is expecting 10 more.

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Winnipeg launches text-messaging info

February 12, 2010

Winnipeg Transit (MB) launched BUStxt, which lets transit users get schedule information and location updates via text message to their cell phone.

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Problem in Portland? There’s an app for that

February 11, 2010

Portland (OR) residents can now use their iPhones to report street-level problems — from potholes to broken streetlights.

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Laval launches real-time info

February 9, 2010

The Société de transport de Laval (QC) launched electronic signs with real-time arrival information at 80 of its busiest bus stops.

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MBTA offers real-time tracking on five bus routes

January 29, 2010

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority implemented T-Tracker Trial, a test version of real-time GPS-based tracking for five bus routes.

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Real-time info comes to Winnipeg

January 19, 2010

Real-time information has come to Winnipeg (MB) with the installation of iBUS technology on the Winnipeg Transit fleet.

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