Flint to test hydrogen fueling station
The Mass Transportation Authority in Flint (MI) plans to build a hydrogen fueling station, which will be a test site for researchers at Kettering University. Original post
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How smartphones can improve transit
Wired writes about the recent study of Boston and San Francisco commuters showing that better information can encourage people to choose alternative modes. Original post
MBTA expands quiet cars, updates Rail Radio
After a successful pilot, the MBTA is expanding its quiet car program for commuter rail. The agency also upgrade its real-time Rail Radio alerts. Original post
Google Maps now nudges drivers to consider alternatives
Google Maps now has a feature which appears to encourage users to choose alternatives to driving when seeking directions, based on travel time. Original post
Metlink to offer new apps
After releasing successful applications for the iPhone and Nokia handsets, Metlink is developing apps for Android and Windows 7 smart phones. Original post
Feds issue ITS video challenge
The U.S. DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration invites communities to show how ITS technologies are improving local transportation. Original post
Utah to test mobile fare payment
The Utah Transit Authority will test a cell phone payment system starting next year in partnership with Isis, a joint venture of three cell phone carriers. Original post
Something blue: MTA tests Help Point
The MTA (NY) is testing the Help Point system in two subway stations, which provides emergency communications or travel directions at the touch of a button. Original post
Cyber-criminals target social media and mobile phones
A new report says that social media and mobile phones are increasingly subject to attacks by cyber-criminals. Original post
LA Metro launches Spanish-language blog
With Friday’s launch of El Pasajero, LA Metro (CA) will become the first major public transit agency in the U.S. to publish a Spanish-language blog. Original post