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While the Federal Register announcement responds to comments received following the June 29, 2015, notice, no changes will be implemented in the public SMS website display until after completion of the National Academies of Sciences Correlation Study as required by Section 5221 of the FAST Act.
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METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Swiftly CEO/Co-Founder Jonny Simkin about the Hopthru acquisition, the power of data, transit’s readiness to assess new technologies, and much more.
Read More →Includes real-time arrival info for trains and buses, and a unified trip-planning function for travel across the network.
Read More →Transit agencies around the world are in the middle of an uncertain time, when we are all being challenged with finding answers even if we do not know the questions yet.
Read More →As transit agencies look to move ITS and other systems to cloud-based servers, the doors open to integrate with other technologies to both improve efficiencies and the passenger experience.
Read More →In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.
Read More →A look at some of the latest supplier/operator news, including vehicle deliveries and pilot programs.
Read More →As public transit continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., advances in propulsion, software, ITS, fare collection and other areas will have a direct effect on ridership in the next decade.
Read More →Virtually every transit agency has a few angry customers, and I used to be one. I depended on transit and when it failed, it was maddening.
Read More →Transit systems move millions of people each day, getting us to where we need to go, influencing our moods, and shaping our collective stories. But, faced with fluctuating ridership, uncertain budgets, and the sky-high expectations of a digital savvy customer — open app, get car — how can centuries-old transit systems keep up?
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