social media

UTA plans Twitter chat on 2012 budget

November 9, 2011

To complement a public hearing on its proposed 2012 budget, the Utah Transit Authority has scheduled a Twitter chat with its general manager on Monday.

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CTA gets social

November 1, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) is finally entering the social space, with new Facebook and Twitter accounts expected to launch today.

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Social media is changing the face of transit

October 27, 2011

In Greater Greater Washington, Matt Johnson summarizes some of the conversations about transit and social media from the Rail~Volution conference.

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Can social networks unite bus riders?

October 25, 2011

TBD On Foot writes about a suggestion from Rail~Volution last week to use social networks to bring together people who ride the same bus route.

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Zipcar launches Facebook app

October 25, 2011

Car-sharing service Zipcar launched its Reserve a Zipcar Facebook application as a public beta test last week.

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Tuesday at the ITS World Congress

October 19, 2011

Tuesday at the ITS World Congress, I attended (and presented at) sessions on the role of mobile technology and social media in attracting new transit riders.

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NJ Transit adds cameras, wants riders to go digital

September 19, 2011

NJ TRANSIT plans to launch an educational campaign to help riders access the agency’s different electronic applications.

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Tweeting a new vision for transportation in Michigan

September 14, 2011

The Michigan Municipal League and Let’s Save Michigan hosted a conversation on Twitter to address the need for new transportation systems in the state.

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Hampton Roads CEO makes good on Twitter promise

September 1, 2011

Hampton Roads Transit CEO Philip Shucet vowed on Twitter to tackle an eating contest if The Tide light rail carried at least 75,000 riders on opening weekend.

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Half of U.S. adults use social networking

August 29, 2011

Fully 65% of adult Internet users now use social networking sites, according to a new research report, representing half of all adult Americans.

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