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BRT Projects Create High Demand for Goods, Services from Private Sector

Bus rapid transit (BRT) system activities should not be overlooked if partnering with the government is of interest. This is a “hot” marketplace for contracting and collaboration.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanFebruary 15, 2023

Optibus Survey Reveals Top Transportation, Tech Trends

Optibus’ latest survey unveiled the top five public transportation and technology trends and identified the key challenges and priorities for the industry for 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 7, 2022

MBTA Taps Intersection for Digital Information Kiosks

The network of digital information kiosks and bus shelters will bring the latest technology and real-time transit information to more riders across the region.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 7, 2022

Connectpoint Unveils Solar-Powered, ADA-compliant Real-Time Messaging System

Falcon is a text-to-speech device that provides plug and play real-time multi language voice announcements offering a variety of dynamic messaging options, including real-time or scheduled next departure information and alerts.

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Transit Dispatchesby Siobhan BoyleApril 27, 2022

What Rail Operators can Learn from Airports in Smoothing Journeys

Travel by city rail or metro has a long history of crowded platforms. Many of these stations are old and built-in places where there's either no room to expand or, if underground, very costly to expand.

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NewsSeptember 9, 2021

C-TRAN, Transit Team to Provide Real-Time Transit Info

The solution provides a powerful tool that makes travel seamless for users across multiple modes.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2021

Tips for Raising Transit Pandemic Resiliency

While good personal hygiene, physical distancing, the use of personal protective equipment, and implementation of other conventional measures are important, there are also opportunities to influence the physical components of transit stations and vehicles and their ventilation systems via planning and design tools.

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NewsMay 13, 2021

SEPTA Launches On-Board Seating Availability Dashboard

Seating estimates featured on the new online tool are based on ridership data that the agency collects from a mix of sources, including Automatic Passenger Counting systems and assessments by SEPTA personnel and traffic checkers.

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NewsMarch 30, 2021

LIRR Unveils Real-Time Seating Availability, Trip Planning Tech

Changes to digital screens, station announcements, and the agency’s Train Time app will detail real-time seat availability for approaching trains by a customer’s location.

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NewsMarch 24, 2021

ENGIE to Deploy Integrated Tech Services Solutions for MATA

The Navineo Intelligent Transportation Systems and Services solutions include automatic passenger counting systems, onboard informational technology, and vehicle health monitoring.

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