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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2017

moovel North America launches new contactless fare platform at UITP

Fare Connect combines the power of moovel’s proven mobile ticketing software with the speed and simplicity of contactless technology to make boarding convenient and simple.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2017

Luminator Technology Group acquires Apollo Video

Since its release in 2004, Apollo Video has supplied their flagship product, the RoadRunner™ system to over 400 agencies worldwide, representing more than 30,000 total implementations.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2017

San Diego MTS' rail unit adopts LiDAR tech to enhance track data

The new image-enhancing technology provides pinpoint accuracy of the agency’s 106 miles of track.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2017

Public Transit GM Q&A: What has been the impact of new technology?

We asked top transit officials from around the nation what was the last tech they implemented and what was its impact.  

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ArticlesMay 3, 2017

UITP Brings Modern Mobility Message to Montréal

Key topics to be covered include autonomous vehicle technology and new transport services and their potential to redefine how transit authorities plan and improve public transport.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2017

New MIT study will explore future of transportation

Study examines how developments in technology, fuel, infrastructure, policy, and consumer preference will drive changes in future transportation.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2017

MARTA piloting electric bus technology

The agency is testing Proterra's 40-foot battery electric bus as part of exploration of additional cleaner transportation options for fleet.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul MackieMarch 16, 2017

Breaking the mold in the quest for the ultimate connected city

Transportation should be viewed like a smartphone. It should allow everyone to be connected to opportunities throughout the rest of society, at reasonable and low cost. And a ride-hailing partnership with transit is a crucial example of how local governments can catch up and be responsive in a fast-moving world of technology-driven transportation options.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2017

FRA releases PTC implementation progress report

Due in large part to Amtrak’s significant progress on PTC, 41% of passenger railroads’ locomotives are now fully equipped with PTC technology, compared to 29% the previous quarter.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2017

Siemens lands Santa Clara VTA electrification contract

The agency's infrastructure modernization will replace 27-year-old systems with Siemens’ new state-of-the-art electrification technology that includes advanced monitoring and diagnostic features to streamline maintenance activities.

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