Do government agencies need a Twitter tsar?
The UK is looking for someone to lead its social media efforts, leaving Government Technology to wonder whether US agencies could benefit from the same. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
Website finds inaccuracies in myki statements
A website designed by a Monash University student found mistakes in more than a third of myki statements that users uploaded for an accuracy check. Original post
Lost or unused MetroCards add up to millions
Lost, expired, and unused MetroCards cost the MTA (NY) some $52 million a year and the agency wants to do something about it. Original post
London moves forward with cable car plans
Transport for London (UK) has selected a team to build and operate a cable car across the Thames River in time for the 2012 Olympics. Original post
Glasgow subway to get smart cards
The Glasgow subway system plans to adopt a smart card system by 2013, which is part of a larger plan to upgrade the system. Original post
Feds continue to stall funds for Miami-Dade Transit
FTA has suspended its audit of Miami-Dade Transit (FL), which means that the federal cutoff of $185 million in grant money will continue indefinitely. Original post
Boston museum offers Segway tours
The Museum of Science (MA) is providing visitors with Segways to explore the banks of the Charles River and the nearby MIT campus. Original post
Zipcar goes public and paves the way for more car-sharing options
Zipcar went public on Thursday with an initial public offering, and other start-ups see a bright future for car-sharing. Original post
Don’t touch! GOOD’s followers offer advice to new transit riders
GOOD asked its Twitter and Facebook followers what advice they would give to new transit riders. (Hand sanitizer was a popular response.) Original post
Smart card branding bamboozles commuters
Last week the New Zealand Transport Agency announced the new HOP card for Auckland and now there’s a Snapper card as well. Original post