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Maryland asks commuters to rate their ride

January 11, 2012

The Maryland Transit Administration has begun managing the Rate Your Ride program, which allows transit riders to give instant feedback on their trip.

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CTA introduces train tracking text messages

January 10, 2012

A year after introducing Train Tracker real-time predictions, the Chicago Transit Authority (IL) is enhancing the application with two features.

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New York City’s digital approach comes up short

December 21, 2011

Fast Company expert blogger Hana Schank takes a critical look at New York City’s approach to applications development and finds it lacking.

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Londoners are quick to adopt real-time info

December 2, 2011

Just weeks after Transport for London (UK) introduced real-time bus arrival information, thousands of riders are taking advantage of the updates.

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Open data updates

November 27, 2011

Here are a few quick updates about some recent open-data doings, including bus tracking in New York, TransportationCamp in DC, and a new website in Oregon.

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Muni to add surveillance cameras in train cabs

October 11, 2011

To enforce the newly adopted state ban on cell phone use on the job, San Francisco Muni (CA) will install cameras to keep an eye on its rail operators.

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Indian Railways travelers can book a meal by text

September 30, 2011

Travelers on Indian Railways long-distance trains will soon be able to order meals via text message for delivery at the next station.

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Dublin Bus launches real-time info

September 27, 2011

Dublin Bus passengers can now receive real-time arrival information by text message, iPhone application, or on the new Transport for Ireland website.

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DART provides arrival info by text message

September 9, 2011

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (TX) is launching a service that lets passengers check the scheduled arrival time for their bus or train by text message.

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London tests bus countdown application

September 7, 2011

Transport for London (UK) is testing an online version of its Countdown system, which provides real-time bus arrival information.

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