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MBTA expands quiet cars, updates Rail Radio

April 10, 2011

After a successful pilot, the MBTA is expanding its quiet car program for commuter rail. The agency also upgrade its real-time Rail Radio alerts.

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How businesses can use real-time bus info

March 9, 2011

Now that LA Metro (CA) is testing Nextrip real-time bus information, riders are offering suggestions for making good use of the data.

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MBTA GM: “We must do a better job”

February 8, 2011

After weeks of bad weather, MBTA GM Richard Davey said: “During weather-related service delays, we must do a better job of communicating with our riders.”

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Bus Time to provide real-time info in Syracuse

January 25, 2011

Syracuse University is partnering with Centro (NY) to provide real-time information for customers on selected bus routes.

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Muni installs 100th new bus shelter

December 16, 2010

The San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency (CA) installed its 100th new transit shelter, featuring energy-saving featuers and expanded customer information.

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Grand Central’s constellations will sparkle again

November 9, 2010

For almost 100 years, the ceiling of New York’s Grand Central Terminal sparkled with lights depicting the constellations of the night sky. Now MTA Metro-North Railroad (NY) is replacing the old burned-out lights with an LED system that will last longer and burn less electricity.

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Counting down the circulator

September 24, 2010

The Downtown Connection, a free circulator bus in Lower Manhattan (NY) is now a little easier to use. Seven stops along the route have countdown signs, showing when the next two buses will arrive.

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Spoiler alert! Your train is coming

August 26, 2010

Artist Jason Eppink and Newmindspace (which creates interactive public art) posted some renegade “Spoiler Alert” signs beneath the real-time arrival signs in the New York City subway.

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Thumbs-up for COTA’s new hybrids

July 7, 2010

The Central Ohio Transit Authority’s new hybrid buses — in service for a month — have received praise from riders

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Tri Delta Transit adds real-time info

May 20, 2010

Tri Delta Transit (CA), is installing a GPS tracking system and will provide passengers with real-time arrival info.

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