New York transit police dogs sniff and shoot
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. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
Technology and public engagement
In his Talking Transportation blog, Lloyd Brown writes about the role of technology in building public engagement. Original post
Paris unveils design for next generation Passe Navigo
Syndicat des Transports d’Ile-de-France has unveiled the design for the new Passe Navigo, which will be compatible with NFC-enabled mobile phones. Original post
University officials link real-time info to higher ridership
University of Iowa officials say that the Bongo GPS-based real-time passenger information system has led to increased bus ridership. Original post
How car-sharing companies choose their markets
Transportation Nation spoke with representatives from three car-sharing services to better understand how they choose their locations. Original post
See someone, post something
BostonTCrush.com, launching on January 31, will encourage transit riders to snap photos of fellow passengers and to post them online for all to admire. Original post
SEPTA launches online snapshot of system status
SEPTA launched System Status, an online tool that gives riders real-time updates for bus, trolley, and rail services in one place. Original post
Electric vehicles of the future
Blogging from the TRB Annual Meeting, The City Fix looked at the European experience with electric vehicle car-sharing and personal rapid transit. Original post
Some changes for The Transit Wire
You’ll see some changes to The Transit Wire starting this week. I’m adding photos to the main site and launched a mobile version. Original post
New York transit police get upgraded radios
The NYPD Transit Bureau purchased 2,700 dual-band radios which will allow police patrolling the subway system to communicate with officers on the street. Original post