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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Cubic opens global ops center for transportation services

The new center utilizes Cubic’s latest innovations, including cloud-based enterprise software, best-in-class service management tools and advanced analytics.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2016

AC Transit develops open source software

Open Source is a global movement that has gained acceptance as a way to produce high-quality software without the cost associated with commercial solutions.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2016

Secretive Alphabet unit aims to fix U.S. public transit

Sidewalk Labs, a secretive subsidiary of Alphabet (Google's parent co.), is initially offering its cloud software, called Flow, to Columbus, Ohio, the winner of a recent $50 million Smart City Challenge.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2016

REI adds software solutions to monitor drivers, optimize routes

REI’s routing software identifies via a cellular connection, if a bus is off route or running late. Past routes are easily optimized saving time and fuel by automatically generating the most efficient path available.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2016

MBTA using startup job site to find software engineers

The job listing describes the MBTA’s tech division as a “quasi-startup.” The new team will work across multiple projects, all of which will all be rider-facing.

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ArticlesFebruary 29, 2016

Fare Technologies Adapt to Growing Ridership Needs

Trends include the shift to open payments and account-based solutions, tapping mobile applications and integrating equipment, and software to enhance customer service offerings.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

MARTA selects assessment tool to monitor ride quality of commuter rail

ncorporating cutting edge GPS and accelerometer sensors with an intuitive easy-to-use control software interface, rMetrix assesses ride quality, comfort and safety.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2015

New Remix transit planning tool helps agencies design, improve routes

The new software enables transportation planners to quickly sketch out potential routes and understand the impacts on riders and budgets.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Fleet Automation Software

RideCell's fleet automation software (dispatch, GPS, routing, scheduling, notifications and real-time carpooling) reduces expenses & workload and improves rider experience.

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Transit Dispatchesby Rodell NotbohmOctober 23, 2015

Video Surveillance Technology: Utilizing Data to Advance Transit Safety

Video surveillance technology is a vital component to transit and rail operations as agencies recognize the value such solutions offer. A comprehensive system does more than deliver high quality video and audio recordings. Supporting data and software tools increase the efficiency of agencies’ video management operations, substantiate liability claims and investigations, and promote safety for both passengers and operators alike.

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