Open data updates
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. Original post
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TTC moves forward with PRESTO rollout
The Toronto Transit Commission (ON) is moving forward with plans to adopt the regional PRESTO card and is working out a 10-year deal with Metrolinx. Original post
London Assembly raises questions about TfL open fare payment plans
The London Assembly raised questions about Transport for London’s (UK) plans to accept payment by bank card on its buses in time for the 2012 Olympics. Original post
Pittsburgh considers natural gas buses
After receiving an FTA grant for a CNG fueling station, the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PA) is studying the feasibility of converting to CNG. Original post
CTA installs security cameras ahead of schedule
The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) completed installing nearly 1,800 security cameras at 78 rail stations six weeks ahead of schedule. Original post
MBTA launches updated mobile website
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority launched an upgraded version of its mobile website today to better match the features of smartphones. Original post
Creative group sets up WiFi hotspots on NYC subway
A creative agency set up temporary — and unofficial — WiFi hotspots on select New York subway cars last week allowing access to a public intranet. Original post
SEPTA awards contract for open fare payment system
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority awarded a $129.5 million contract last week for its long-anticipated open fare payment system Original post
Utah to test wireless electric bus
The University of Utah will test an electric bus that recharges without plugs or wires thanks to a $2.7 million FTA TIGGER III grant. Original post
FTA awards $112 million for innovative and clean-fuel projects
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that 46 transit projects will share $112 million in grants from FTA’s sustainability initiative. Original post