Metro workers in safety-critical jobs are fatigued, report says
A new report says that Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (DC) employees are overworked and tired, including those in safety-critical jobs. Original post
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A trio of New York City Transit apps
NY1 took a look at three free smartphone applications that let New York City Transit riders plan their next trip: NextStop, HopStop, and Roadify. Original post
MTA payroll system is vulnerable to fraud
Several New York City Transit managers were disciplined after an investigation uncovered falsified payroll records, according to the New York Daily News. Original post
WMATA’s website over the years
TBD On Foot looked at WMATA’s website over the last 15 years, including recent changes as part of the agency’s recent communications relaunch. Original post
HopStop adds feature for finding accessible routes
HopStop now allows users to search for stroller-friendly and wheelchair-accessible transit routes in the New York metropolitan area. Original post
Customer cameras catch drivers behaving badly
These days everybody has a camera and OC Transpo (ON) is investigating a video that allegedly shows a bus driver talking on a cell phone last August. Original post
Transit agencies consider DNA tests to catch riders who spit on drivers
After learning that the MBTA will use DNA testing to catch riders who spit on bus drivers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) may follow suit. Original post
UTA plans Twitter chat on 2012 budget
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. Original post
CTA unveils new rail cars
The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) unveiled a new six-car train on Tuesday, which is scheduled to enter service on the Pink Line. Original post
Problems plague Metro’s radios
WMATAs (DC) radios are plagued by dead spots, according to the Metro Transit Police Labor Committee, making it difficult to communicate in emergencies. Original post