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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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Calgary promises better info on rail delays

September 21, 2011

After a series of technical failures on its light-rail system, Calgary Transit (AB) promised to keep its riders better informed about delays.

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Rochester rolls out real-time arrival info

September 16, 2011

The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (NY) introduced 14 digital bus stop signs with real-time arrival information.

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