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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 31, 2023

GRTC Transit Taps Connectpoint for Digital Signage at Bus Stops

The first tranche of digital signage products to be installed will be the company’s solar-powered 13-inch Digital Bus Stop Displays, to be deployed at GRTC’s Downtown Transfer Station in downtown Richmond.

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Transit Dispatchesby Pavel IlievAugust 17, 2022

What 5G Means for Public Transportation

China and European countries are ahead of the U.S. when it comes to implementing 5G, but progress is being made daily with 5G already available in dozens of major U.S. cities.

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NewsAugust 31, 2021

Torrance Transit, Swiftly Inc. Partner to Improve Rider Experience

Swiftly’s tools can help TTS with its overall system performance initiative. The improvements were tested at Torrance Transit in 2019 and they are now fully implemented.

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Safety Cornerby Julie PeelMarch 3, 2021

Prioritizing Health and Safety to Rebuild Passenger Trust

Going the extra mile to ensure our passengers feel at ease, are confident, and trust that their health and safety needs are met remain our top priority — before, during, and after this pandemic.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2021

iTransitNW Turns to Connexionz for Real-Time Info

In the last year, Connexionz has welcomed cooperative purchases off the contract from Grant County Oregon (People Mover), City of Pendleton, Asotin County PTBA & Lewiston Transit System, and Kayak Public Transit.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

CALACT Lands Grant to Develop Open Data, Open Source Tech

The program will enable access to online transit trip planning for disadvantaged riders in California, Oregon, and Washington, such as riders with disabilities, rural and demand-responsive riders, and riders of eligibility-restricted services.

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NewsAugust 18, 2020

RideKC, Swiftly Partner to Improve Real-Time Information

As part of this project, Swiftly is leveraging existing GPS data from onboard broadband routers and the agency’s dispatch system, Trapeze’s TransitMaster.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2020

ENGIE offering real-time transit occupancy solution during COVID-19

Using passenger counting data coming out of bus or train fleet, agencies can analyze current ridership and trend per route and optimize vehicle utilization and schedule to the current reality.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience

In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.

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ArticlesMarch 31, 2020

How can public transport be more resilient to pandemics?

Depending on the status of coronavirus in your city, you will be working to minimize complex risks so that everyone working in and using public transport is safe.

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