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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 29, 2023

Canada’s TransLink Now Features Braille Signage at all Bus Stops

The signage has been installed at more than 8,400 bus stops throughout Metro Vancouver.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 1, 2023

Michigan's TheRide Adds Text Message Real-Time Bus Info

The new signs have started to be installed at bus stops and include the bus stop number and details on how to use the "Text My Bus” feature to find out when buses will arrive at your stop.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanAugust 25, 2022

The Benefits of Digital Advertising

Digital advertising has found a place in transit, and while it comes with a set of challenges along the way, agencies are taking advantage of the screen space to better inform riders in real time.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 12, 2022

TransLink Adds Trip-Planning Touchscreens at 54 transit hubs

The state-of-the-art touchscreens help customers more easily plan their trips and have access to live transit information while travelling on the system.

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ArticlesAugust 2, 2022

4 Ways Metrolinx is Making Transit Easier for People with Vision Loss

Metrolinx’s wayfinding team, in charge of signage and other information systems, has put a major focus on ensuring that transit is accessible for everyone. Learn more about the systems they’ve implemented.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2022

GCRTA Becomes First Transit Authority to Sign 'The Hispanic Promise'

The promise asks leaders to commit to creating Hispanic-friendly places for employees and others.

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NewsDecember 17, 2021

TransLink Begins Installation of Braille Signage at Every Bus Stop

To make it easier to find bus stops, TransLink will also install tactile walking surface indicators at every bus stop on property that TransLink owns or leases.

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NewsAugust 26, 2020

TRE Upgrading Onboard Message System

The existing automated system has been in service for over 20 years and replacement was necessary due to costly repairs, as well as parts and components becoming obsolete.

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Why Real-Time Intelligence Could Be Key to Restoring Commuter Confidence

People do not just want social distancing on trains and hand sanitizers. They want control  —  and they want it every step of the way.

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NewsJuly 8, 2020

New York MTA Deploying 9K New Digital Screens Systemwide

The initiative also includes the recent deployment of Mercury, a new communications platform that enables location-specific, targeted content to be sent to screens outside and in stations.

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