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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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Metro apologizes for power and communications failure

January 29, 2012
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Washington Metro (DC) apologized to customers after its power system failed Thursday night, leaving riders with no service and no information.

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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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Sorry, this bus is in transit

January 23, 2012

Montreal’s STM is changing the electronic message on out-of-service buses from “Sorry, out of service” to “In transit” to appease frustrated riders.

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MBTA worker faces discipline for posting holiday message

December 26, 2011

An MBTA worker faces disciplinary action for programming the LED signs on a subway platform to display lyrics to a Christmas carol.

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Caltrans and Metrolink to display train travel times on highway signs

December 21, 2011

Metrolink (CA) has teamed up with Caltans to show train and driving times to downtown Los Angeles on electronic highway message signs.

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Dubai Metro installs real-time digital displays

December 12, 2011

The Public Transport Agency at the Roads & Transport Authority (UAE) installed 89 video monitors in Dubai Metro stations to display real-time information.

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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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Countdown signs coming to CTA bus shelters

October 3, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) has started to install electronic countdown signs at its busiest bus shelters.

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New digital info tools raise questions about uses of public space

September 22, 2011

New digital tools are making travel easier and more informative, but they are raising questions about the use of public space, including rider privacy.

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