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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2019

Long Island Railroad beta testing real-time train tracker tool

Customers can see real-time positions of all trains on phone, tablet or computer and view train lengths and locations of trouble spots.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

Clever Devices to replace Metra tracking, announcement systems

The contract also calls for a test on 11 cars of an automatic passenger counting system that uses cameras in the entrances.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2018

CHK America spins off digital products division

Connectpoint's suite of solar-powered, ePaper digital signage products broadcast real-time arrivals, alert messaging, and customized campaigns.

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Newsby StaffNovember 1, 2017

Port Authority launches real-time arrival info for light rail

Implementation of the TrueTime system began on buses in 2013. The entire fleet of more than 700 buses was online by early 2015.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2017

NYCT's customer service center taps tech to keeps riders informed

The facility has reconfigured its seating arrangements, installed new signage, a queuing system, integrated digital media and an On the Go Travel Station kiosk.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul McConnellJuly 19, 2017

Reimagining the Public Transportation Rider Experience for the Digital Age

Transit systems move millions of people each day, getting us to where we need to go, influencing our moods, and shaping our collective stories. But, faced with fluctuating ridership, uncertain budgets, and the sky-high expectations of a digital savvy customer — open app, get car — how can centuries-old transit systems keep up?

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2017

Engie Ineo launches new features for real-time passenger information

Travelers can now create personalized alerts on their mobile phone to be warned in real-time when a bus is arriving at their stop.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2017

Ill. Quad Cities' MetroLINK bus partners with TransLoc

Agency is deploying the TransLoc Rider app for riders using the Metro bus system to receive real-time service alerts, advanced trip planning tools, and more features.

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2016

NYC Transit Uses New Tech, Tests Real-Time Train Arrival

Countdown clocks take the guesswork out of waiting for a train, offering a reduction in stress levels for harried New Yorkers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2016

Transport for London will not ditch Twitter

The agency backed away from its decision because it gave the perception that it was "stepping back from providing the full-range of information" it currently provides to customers, which was not the intention.

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