Sorry, this bus is in transit
Montreal’s STM is changing the electronic message on out-of-service buses from “Sorry, out of service” to “In transit” to appease frustrated riders. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
TransportationCamp comes to DC…and The Transit Wire was there
Saturday was my first time at TransportationCamp, the unconference that explores the intersection of urban transportation and technology. Original post
BART inspires Instagram photo group
Fans of the iPhone photo application Instagram used BART (CA) as their inspiration and took their monthly photo walk on the train. Original post
TRB sessions on social media
Several sessions at the TRB 91st Annual Meeting will focus on the role of social media in public transportation. Here’s a quick overview. Original post
Student develops app for Transit Windsor
A University of Windsor student has developed an iPhone application for Transit Windsor (ON) and hopes to get agency support. Original post
EASY cards pose problems for some Tri-Rail riders
Some Tri-Rail (FL) passengers are having trouble using the EASY card, saying that they have been charged twice or that the validators are not working. Original post
Northern Indiana plans to add WiFi to commuter trains
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District plans to install free WiFi on its South Shore Line trains this year. Original post
How CTA built the latest Train Tracker app
After the CTA (IL) rolled out a text-based version of its Train Tracker app, Grid Chicago asked CTA’s Tony Coppoletta about some of the project details. Original post
New U-Pass contract prevents UBC drop-outs from keeping transit benefits
Officials have signed an agreement designed to prevent University of British Columbia dropouts from using their subsidized U-Pass after leaving school. Original post
TriMet’s Twitter town hall attracts a handful of tweeters
TriMet (OR) scheduled a Twitter chat with general manager Neil McFarlane to discuss a projected budget shortfall, but the turnout was less than expected. Original post