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Transit Windsor approves trip planner

February 2, 2012
Transit Windsor bus

Transit Windsor (ON) will move forward with plans to develop an online trip planner that will use existing data about bus routes and schedules.

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MBTA partners with company to offer real-time info by text

February 2, 2012
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The MBTA has teamed up with software company CooCoo to provide real-time bus and commuter rail arrival estimates by text message.

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New York transit police dogs sniff and shoot

February 1, 2012
MTA police officer and canine partner

NYPD is outfitting its transit bureau K-9 unit with infrared cameras to help the dogs and their handlers see into the depths of the MTA rail system.

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University officials link real-time info to higher ridership

January 31, 2012
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University of Iowa officials say that the Bongo GPS-based real-time passenger information system has led to increased bus ridership.

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SEPTA launches online snapshot of system status

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SEPTA launched System Status, an online tool that gives riders real-time updates for bus, trolley, and rail services in one place.

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MBTA installs countdown sign for airport route

January 27, 2012

The MBTA has taken some of the mystery out of ground transportation at Logan Airport with a new countdown sign for the Silver Line BRT at Terminal C.

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LaHood encourages transit community to develop apps

January 25, 2012

Secretary Ray LaHood writes about the role of mobile applications in empowering transit riders with the information they need to make travel decisions.

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How CTA built the latest Train Tracker app

January 18, 2012

After the CTA (IL) rolled out a text-based version of its Train Tracker app, Grid Chicago asked CTA’s Tony Coppoletta about some of the project details.

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MTA rolls out Bus Time for Staten Island

January 12, 2012

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) expanded its Bus Time real-time tracking application to cover buses serving the borough of Staten Island.

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UTA to release real-time data to developers

January 11, 2012

The Utah Transit Authority announced plans to release its real-time bus and rail data to developers. An information meeting is scheduled for January 12.

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