San Francisco considers new smart card
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (CA) is developing a new smart card for parking, taxis, and — possibly — Muni rides. Original post
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MTA launches faster crosstown buses to mixed reviews
MTA New York City Transit launched a Select Bus Service line on 34th St., replacing a notoriously slow route with its version of bus rapid transit. Original post
Wichita launches website for input on transit
Wichita Transit (KS) launched an interactive website to gather feedback about bus services after ridership dropped following a 50-cent fare increase. Original post
Chicago Transit Authority approves open fare payment system
The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) approved a 12-year $454 million contract with Cubic Transportation Systems for an open fare payment system. Original post
UK city plans to record taxi passenger conversations
The Oxford City Council (UK) plans to equip every taxi in the city with a closed circuit television system to monitor drivers and passengers. Original post
CDTA adds tech features to BRT service
About six months after the Capital District Transportation Authority (NY) introduced BRT service, the promised tech features are finally in place. Original post
GO Transit launches mobile app
GO Transit (ON) launched a mobile application last week, developed in cooperation with students at Ryerson University. Original post
New report on mobile devices and real-time transit info
The Transportation Research Board released a new TCRP synthesis study on the use of mobile devices for providing real-time transit information. Original post
Ithaca College professor develops TCAT trip planner
A faculty member at Ithaca College developed a mobile trip-planning application for Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (NY) buses. Original post
Technology replaces iconic TTC voice
A computer-generated voice is phasing out the familiar recorded announcements on the Toronto Transit Commission (ON) subway trains. Original post