Social media is changing the face of transit
In Greater Greater Washington, Matt Johnson summarizes some of the conversations about transit and social media from the Rail~Volution conference. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
NYC uses taxi video monitors to survey riders
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is using backseat monitors to survey taxi passengers about their trip and their driver. Original post
NYC subway riders love their countdown clocks
According to a new survey, NYC subway riders at stations with countdown clocks rated service higher than at stations without real-time information. Original post
MBTA starts work on wind turbine
Massachusetts state and local officials held a ground-breaking ceremony today for a wind turbine program at the Kingston Layover Facility. Original post
BART seeks input on solar carport project
BART is moving forward with plans to install a solar canopy over part of Lafayette Station’s parking lot to help power the station’s electric needs. Original post
Can social networks unite bus riders?
TBD On Foot writes about a suggestion from Rail~Volution last week to use social networks to bring together people who ride the same bus route. Original post
Napa County rolls out real-time info
The Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency (CA) rolled out a system to allow VINE riders to track real-time bus arrival information. Original post
Zipcar launches Facebook app
Car-sharing service Zipcar launched its Reserve a Zipcar Facebook application as a public beta test last week. Original post
Why computer voices are mostly female
Ever wonder why computer voices — from voicemail to GPS — are mostly female? The answer seems to be a combination of biology and culture. Original post
Electronic billboards legalized for Big Blue Bus
Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus (CA) is now free to install digital billboards outside its buses thanks to a new law signed by the governor this month. Original post