Amtrak adds more WiFi but with a catch
Greater Greater Washington reports that Amtrak has begun launching WiFi on its Northeast Corridor regional trains but is censoring certain websites. Original post
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GoTriangle launches regional real-time information
GoTriangle (NC) launched a regional multi-agency tool that provides real-time bus location updates for six transit properties in the Triangle area. Original post
ITS World Congress: Thursday’s thoughts
On the last day of the ITS World Congress I attended a fascinating session how open data can make pubic transport more accessible. Original post
BART could adopt cell phone policy next week
Responding to widespread criticism for its decision to shut down cell phone service to quash an anticipated demonstration last August, Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) has drafted a policy to guide future decisions. The proposed policy, which BART began crafting last month, authorizes the agency to interrupt cell phone service only under extraordinary circumstances whenRead… Read more »
NJ TRANSIT partners with Google Wallet
NJ TRANSIT rail and bus customers can now use their cell phones to pay their fares at select locations. On Thursday, Governor Chris Christie announced the agency’s partnership with Google Wallet. Google Wallet is a free Android application that stores virtual versions of credit cards on the user’s phone. Customers can tap and pay usingRead… Read more »
Dispatch from ITS World Congress: Wednesday wanderings
On Wednesday I spent some time navigating the technical displays at the ITS World Congress to learn about the innovations coming to the transit industry. A few companies are trying to take the hassle out of park-and-ride. Parkmobile designs pay-by-phone systems that are currently in place at parking facilities for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,Read… Read more »
Tuesday at the ITS World Congress
Tuesday at the ITS World Congress, I had an opportunity to attend (and present at) sessions covering the role of mobile technology and social media in attracting new transit riders. Some highlights: Martha Welsh and Thijs van As, both from Google, talked about the success of Google Transit — and now Google Live Transit —Read… Read more »
Pressure builds for WiFi on Caltrain
Although Caltrain (CA) runs service in the heart of Silicon Valley, arguably one of the most wired parts of the county, passengers do not have the advantage of WiFi connectivity during their commute. But pressure is building for Caltrain to keep up with its neighbors like the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, which offers freeRead… Read more »
ITS America announces 2011 awards
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America recognized innovators in the transportation technology community with its Best of ITS Awards on Monday. On the transit side, Carnegie Mellon University’s Tiramisu Transit application took second place in the category for best new innovative products, services, or applications. Transit Wire readers may remember this app, which uses crowdsourcingRead… Read more »
Real-time info is available for every London bus stop
Transport for London (UK) announced that real-time information is now available for every bus stop in the city. Passengers can access arrival information online, on a smart phone, via text message, and on countdown signs at the stop. “This technological step forward will revolutionize the way people use London’s buses and will banish the needRead… Read more »