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San Francisco considers new smart card

November 17, 2011

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) is developing a new smart card for parking, taxis, and — possibly — Muni rides.

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BART seeks input on solar carport project

October 26, 2011

BART is moving forward with plans to install a solar canopy over part of Lafayette Station’s parking lot to help power the station’s electric needs.

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Dispatch from ITS World Congress: Wednesday wanderings

October 19, 2011

On Wednesday I spent some time navigating the technical displays at the ITS World Congress to learn about the innovations coming to the transit industry.

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Metro looks to technology to ease parking woes

October 12, 2011

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) is exploring high-tech options to better manage its parking supply.

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PATCO tests open payment system

September 28, 2011

PATCO, which provides rail service between Philadelphia (PA) and South Jersey, is testing a contactless credit card for fare payments and other purchases.

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Solar trees spring up in Santa Clara parking lots

August 22, 2011

Santa Clara County (CA) is installing solar trees in its parking lots. Topped with photovoltaic cells, the saplings will save money and reduce emissions

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Taking Heathrow’s pod cars for a spin

August 8, 2011

A PRT system transports passengers between a terminal and parking lot at Heathrow Airport (UK). A New York Times writer took the pods for a test spin.

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Car-sharing system eyes DC expansion

July 28, 2011

Daimler car-sharing subsidiary car2go may expand to Washington (DC), bringing 300 cars to the nation’s capital as soon as this fall.

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Three ways tech can make cities greener

July 1, 2011

Mashable offers three simple technology strategies for making cities greener. First on the list is offering WiFi on transit.

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BART delays Orinda solar carport project

June 17, 2011

BART (CA) will delay plans to install solar panels above 400 parking spaces at the Orinda station until the city finalizes its downtown planning process.

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