Auckland launches integrated card
The NZ Transport Agency announced Auckland Transport’s HOP smart card, the first phase of the region’s integrated ticketing system. Original post
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Riders greet SEPTA’s smart card proposal with questions and compliments
SEPTA presented plans for its new fare system which will accept payment by credit or debit cards, cell phones, or electronic SEPTA cards. Original post
City of Industry to build solar-panel carports
The City of Industry plans to build 1,000 carports at the Metrolink (CA) commuter rail station, which will be equipped with photovoltaic solar panels. Original post
DART installing security cameras at rail stations
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (TX) is installing security cameras at all its rail stations. Original post
London’s plans for underground mobile network hit roadblock
Transport for London (UK) has abandoned plans for an underground cellular network before the 2012 Olympics, citing project costs and technical complexity. Original post
Remembering the Fast Pass
As San Francisco Muni (CA) made the transition to the regional Clipper card last week, some got a little nostalgic about the paper Fast Pass. Original post
MBTA manager goes car free
Showing off his new Zipcar membership card, MBTA general manager Richard Davey talked about his decision to give up his personal car. Original post
WiFi is coming to US subway systems, but slowly
PCMag shows how transit systems are providing wireless connections in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, and the District of Columbia. Original post
TriMet to tighten up security
As TriMet (OR) announced a $1.2 million TSA grant for security cameras at 10 light-rail stations, The Oregonian asked questions about crime and fare evasion. Original post
Congress considers transport tech grants
Congress is considering establishing a pilot competitive grant program to bring transportation technology to six cities. Original post