Top 15 cities for transit innovation
The Natural Resources Defense Council’s Smarter Cities project picked 15 U.S. metro areas that are demonstrating leadership in transportation innovation and smart transit. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
End of the line for myki?
With the Victoria transport minister calling it “a mess,” Melbourne’s problem-plagued myki card may be running out of time. Original post
MBTA wants to cut rider refunds to pay for countdown signs
The MBTA wants to run ads on its website and smart cards. To pay for countdown signs, the MBTA wants to cut a program that refunds fares for service delays. Original post
Ten bizarre public transportation ideas
The WellHome blog posted a list of 10 creative and bizarre new public transportation ideas. Original post
Whatcom to launch online trip planner
The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WA) is in the final stages of testing an online trip planner and plans to launch the application this spring. Original post
MBTA takes steps to improve web reliability
After its website crashed this winter, unable to keep up with traffic during a series of snowstorms, the MBTA is working to improve online reliability. Original post
New York City launches real-time 311 map
NYC launched an online map to track 311 service requests in real time, showing location-specific information for citizen complaints in 15 categories. Original post
Capitol Corridor trains to add WiFi
Capitol Corridor (CA) intercity trains will start offering free WiFi in every car of every train later this year. Original post
Metro-North offers text-based schedule info
MTA Metro-North Railroad (NY) passengers can get information about train schedules via text message. Original post
Clipper card sounds annoy some riders
Muni’s new Clipper card readers are emitting an annoying beeping sound, apparently because of a software glitch. Original post