New York City’s digital approach comes up short
Fast Company expert blogger Hana Schank takes a critical look at New York City’s approach to applications development and finds it lacking. Original post
Posts By Susan Bregman
Caltrans and Metrolink to display train travel times on highway signs
Metrolink (CA) has teamed up with Caltans to show train and driving times to downtown Los Angeles on electronic highway message signs. Original post
Metro-North to expand quiet cars to New Haven line
MTA Metro-North Railroad (NY) plans to expand its quiet car program to rush-hour trains on its New Haven line starting in January. Original post
CTA to install electric vehicle charging stations
The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) will install four electric vehicle charging stations at a park-and-ride lot for use by car-sharing vehicles. Original post
Montreal hosts its first TransportationCamp
Software developers, transportation geeks, urban planners, academics, and others converged in Montreal for the city’s first TransportationCamp. Original post
Court rules that selling subway swipes isn’t stealing
A court overturned the petit larceny conviction of a scammer who sold discounted MetroCard swipes to riders and found a lesser charge more appropriate. Original post
Dublin launches integrated ticketing
Irish officials launched the Leap smart card yesterday, allowing Dublin commuters to ride buses, trams, and trains on a single ticket. Original post
Peer-to-peer carsharing comes to Portland
Peer-to-peer car-sharing service Getaround is coming to Portland (OR) in February, funded in part with a $1.7 million federal grant. Original post
Tide riders learn about the perils of fare evasion
Customers on The Tide, Hampton Roads Transit’s (VA) new light-rail service, are learning an expensive lesson. Pay the $1.50 fare or face a $150 fine. Original post
How do you prepare your alt-fuel buses for winter?
Metro Magazine asked selected transit operators in university towns how they prepare their alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles for winter. Original post