Who benefits from transit apps?
In Sightline Daily, one transit rider recounts his experience using a smart phone application that provides schedules and real-time transit updates. Original post
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VRE delays plans for WiFi
The Virginia Railway Express, which previously announced plans to offer free WiFi this spring, told riders that the project will be delayed. Original post
Indian Facebook page sees little traffic
Two months after launching a Facebook page, the Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited has yet to see the kind of customer feedback it expected. Original post
Google adds real-time traffic info to directions
Google Maps Navigation now incorporates real-time traffic information to its driving directions. Original post
Transportation campers converge in New York City
Transportation professionals, government officials, app developers, and open data fans gathered in New York City for Transportation Camp East. Original post
Praise and pans for NYC transportation chief
A profile of NYC transportation commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan describes her many accomplishments and also what some perceive as a growing backlash. Original post
Chicago makes car-sharing deal
The City of Chicago has entered into a partnership with Zipcar, which is expected to remove more than 100 city vehicles from service. Original post
LA Metro tests real-time arrival info
Los Angeles Metro (CA) is seeking feedback from riders on Nextrip, its real-time arrival system, which is currently in beta testing. Original post
The other side of social media
When they consider using social media, some agencies worry about negative comments. Mass Transit magazine says the fear can be worse than the reality. Original post
TriMet’s tweets revisted
Hard Drive’s Joseph Rose puts TriMet’s (OR) customer communications in the spotlight again, following up on an earlier criticism of the agency’s alerts. Original post