Montreal launches, retools, text-alert system
STM (QC) has relaunched its new service alert system after glitches forced the agency to shut down the system only hours after introducing it last week. Original post
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Oyster card changes announced
At a rail summit chaired by Mayor of London Boris Johnson, participants agreed to a series of changes to make travel easier throughout the region. Original post
Top “Twitter Towns” revealed
Washington (DC) is the most socially networked U.S. city, according to a new survey by Men’s Health magazine, and El Paso (TX) is at the bottom of the list. Original post
Metro backlog will take years to clear up
Officials from the WMATA (DC) said that maintenance problems extend throughout the agency and reversing the trend will take years. Original post
Developing a social media policy
Governing takes a look at how public agencies are tackling the challenge of developing policies to govern their use of social media. Original post
NJ TRANSIT launches Twitter updates, online scorecard
NJ TRANSIT launched Twitter accounts to provide service advisories, and the agency’s new online scorecard invites customers to sign up for a survey. Original post
Six federal blogs worth the trip
Fast Lane, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood’s blog, made Federal Computer Week’s list of six federal blogs worth a visit. Original post
LA Metro announces developer challenge
LA Metro (CA) is looking for mobile applications and web mash-ups that will enhance the rider experience. Original post
How businesses can use real-time bus info
Now that LA Metro (CA) is testing Nextrip real-time bus information, riders are offering suggestions for making good use of the data. Original post
Praising WMATA tweet by tweet
Looking to offset the stream of negative tweets about WMATA, a new Twitter account is devoted to extolling the virtues of the often beleaguered agency. Original post