MTA launches Weekender website again
The MTA launched a new version of its weekend-only home page which provides information about construction-related weekend subway delays and diversions. Original post
Miscellaneous
Dubai Metro installs real-time digital displays
The Public Transport Agency at the Roads & Transport Authority (UAE) installed 89 video monitors in Dubai Metro stations to display real-time information. Original post
The Direct Economy
How To Profit From The Most Lucrative Market In The History Of The World! A Tale Of Two Resorts Orlando, Florida and Carolina’s Outer Banks (OBX) are two areas on the east coast where people go to enjoy the weather, vacation and be entertained. Orlando, with a major airport, Walt Disney, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Legoland,Read… Read more »
News of the Week
Here is a brief list of some of the interesting sustainability news articles from this week: Investments in Renewable Energy Greater Than Fossil Fuels for First Time Global Emissions Grow at Record Rate as Nations Seek Climate Treaty Washington Gas Announces 70% Greenhouse Emissions Cut New California Laws Clear the Way for Renewable Energy ProjectsRead… Read more »
Whatever happened to downtown people movers?
Once seen as full of promise, the downtown people mover has virtually faded away from the U.S. transit scene, with only three systems in operation. Original post
DOD confirms US Army Civilian Force Reduction – MetroDCites affected
The 2012 Presidential Budget requires the US Army to reduce civilian employees to comply with funding decrease demands. The Department of Army announced today it is moving forward with plans to reduce the size of its civilian employee workforce. The intended 8,700 civilian employee reduction will be completed by 30 September 2012. According to theRead… Read more »
HopStop charts urban travel trends
HopStop has released an infographic showing travel patterns in 65 metropolitan areas based on data from more than 400 million route requests. Original post
Two worlds, not quite yet colliding
I went to two events yesterday. The first was the launch of the Government Digital Service, or rather a housewarming party for their shiny new offices. In fine agile tradition, they put on a slick show and tell with short sharp presentations about their work and achievements topped and tailed by Francis Maude, Mike BrackenRead… Read more »
Open Data Day 2011 – Recaps from Around the World
This last Saturday was International Open Data Day with hackathons taking place in cities around the world. How many you ask? We can’t know for certain, but organizers around the world posted events to the wiki in over 50 cities around the world. Given the number of tweets with the #odhd hashtag, and the locationsRead… Read more »
Is This How Government Should Work?
Elected officials across New York State are taking credit for voting to “reform” the tax code by lowering taxes as the Buffalo News described by a “measly” four-tenths of one percent, for those making $40,000 to $150,000. The New York Times points out that the biggest cuts in this so called reform goes to thoseRead… Read more »