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Newsby Alex RomanOctober 9, 2017

MARTA Focused on Providing a High-End Customer Experience

In 2016, voters passed a $2.5 billion ballot measure to increase both MARTA bus and rail service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Being a ‘lifelong learner’ key for CapMetro’s Watson

Q&A with Linda Watson, President/CEO, Capital Metro, Austin, Texas

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

Signature transit centers fulfill cities’ promise

With the growing number of city dwellers, demand for and reliance on urban transit has exploded — a fact that compels metropolitan leaders, transit agencies, and transit system architects to focus greater attention not only on efficiency and operability, but also on designing systems that enhance customers’ daily travel experiences.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

EAO showcasing latest in Human Machine Interface tech

Company's Series 04 have been developed to withstand the challenging demands of operator controls within driver cabs and can be seamlessly implemented in ergonomically-friendly designs to fulfil UIC 612 guidelines.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2017

Apollo's RoadRunner 4K system to be showcased at APTA EXPO

The system is unique in the industry, delivering exceptional camera clarity for transit and rail, enabling agencies to have a clearer picture of activities on and around buses and commuter trains.

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Newsby StaffOctober 6, 2017

Bytemark, MARTA teaming for mobile fare ticketing app

Using validators from hardware supplier, Kapsch, the visual and barcode-based tickets will allow MARTA to deliver an even better quality and affordable transit service to the people of Atlanta.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2017

New APTA study provides framework for measuring high-speed, intercity rail ROI

This seminal report, called "Framework for Assessing the ROI for High-Speed and Intercity Rail Projects," goes beyond the confines of the classic "benefit cost analysis" — which focuses on travel time and cost efficiency impacts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2017

Conduent launches new mobile payment app for U.S. transit

To travel, riders need only tap their smartphone on any Conduent Seamless NFC tag.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2017

French car maker launches mobility aggregation app in Seattle

The Free2Move service provides mobility solutions and easy interaction with a wide range of car and bike sharing providers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2017

Congress members propose $220M Smart Cities bill

In addition to government assistance and resources, the Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2017 also calls for structured federal coordination in the establishment of smart city programs, including improved reporting processes and a higher demonstration of the value of smart cities.

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