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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2024

Chicago Announces First Innovation Studio Pilots

Launched earlier this year, Innovation Studio was designed to allow CTA to pilot solutions and new technologies for some of CTA’s biggest challenges. This year, three problem statements were released to solicit proposals from the private sector.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 29, 2024

UW-Madison, Urban Solar Partner to Simplify Using Transit

The project was selected as METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winner for Sustainability.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2024

SEPTA Starts Installation of New Metro Wayfinding System

The first new signs have debuted as part of the opening for the new Drexel Station at 30th Street, and the rollout will continue station-by-station over the next two years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 9, 2024

MBTA Launches Improved Bus Stop Signage Pilot

The bus stop signage pilot comes in advance of anticipated bus service changes to come as part of the Bus Network Redesign Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 6, 2024

San Antonio's VIA Expands Tech to Aid Blind, Low-Vision Riders

NaviLens is wayfinding and information technology that helps blind and low-vision riders navigate to a bus stop, access real-time next bus arrival information, and receive directions to the bus when it arrives at the bus stop.

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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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