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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Quiet cars cause conflict in New Jersey

Passengers debate whether any talking at all should be allowed in the cars. One rider requested that the conductor disable the automated announcements and his work radio, saying it created “unnecessary noise.”

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2011

MBTA plans new app, customer service offerings

Will provide more real-time arrival info via smartphone, countdown information on LED subway signs and a customer service training program for staff.

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ArticlesNovember 19, 2010

SEPTA Chief Renovating Agency for the 21st Century

GM Joseph M. Casey, who has led the agency for the past three years, is implementing his vision in the form of improved customer service, sustainability programs and plans for technology upgrades.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 18, 2010

Advocates Step Up Fight for Transit Services

Across the country, labor, environmental, school and community groups banded together to demand financial support to keep public transportation available to all citizens. Some won the public eye, but not more of the federal purse just yet.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Cubic to manage, operate D.C. Metro customer service center

Services will begin in July and include operation of the patron call center where cardholders can call or email to register their smart card, receive account information, retrieve lost passwords for online ordering and more.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2010

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> Calif. Bay Area agencies improve paratransit services

The Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority recently conducted a survey of its paratransit customers who reported that overall, services had improved over the last two years. In addition, the City of Alameda has launched a new paratransit shuttle.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2010

DePaul University scrolls CTA Bus Tracker info

The system enables DePaul's 35,000 students, faculty and staff to see exactly when their bus is coming.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Calif. high-speed rail group releases online survey

The survey asks for feedback on the authority's current Website, gauges people's familiarity with the high-speed train project and gives them the chance to express a preference about how they would like to receive news about the project.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Idaho launches new online source for buses

Riders will enjoy benefits of a dedicated online site for bus transit systems, including tracking transit activity, bus locations, system delays and current schedules through an interactive Web interface.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2010

Detroit's SMART to make customer service improvements

As part of its budget analysis and efforts to reduce expenses, SMART will convert its 275 fixed-route buses and 110 paratransit vehicles to biodiesel fuel utilizing funds from its 2010 budget.

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