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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2017

Battelle to host webinar on connecting in the connected vehicle environment

Will discuss how an open platform software works and can contribute to the evolution of connected vehicle programs, including enabling connected vehicles to talk to traffic management systems, dynamic message signs, traffic signal controllers, and other ITS devices.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2017

Rail vet named president of Vermont commuter rail co.

Charlie Moore previously worked as the VP of Business Development at RailComm, a global rail automation systems and software firm for the freight, transit and industrial markets.

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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 StaffApril 24, 2017

Siemens launches new business to digitalize the U.S. rail industry

Powered by software tools, the Digital Service business will help rail operators reduce unplanned downtime, improve operational efficiency, and enable improved business planning and performance, as well as generate energy and cost savings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

Cubic taps Gale to head up NextBus division

He has more than 20 years of experience in Software as a Service (SaaS).

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

How open-source platforms helped 2 agencies manage real-time info

Many agencies still rely on expensive proprietary software for trip planning and real-time customer information, which present such issues as lack of user-friendly interfaces and a concomitant price structure in which license renewals and software modifications generally cost in the thousands annually.

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ArticlesFebruary 6, 2017

How Universities Use Technology to Provide Safe Transportation

To ensure these systems are working as efficiently and are as accessible as possible, an increasing number of college administrators are turning to apps and software platforms to help run these services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Software company to begin testing self-driving cars in Boston

nuTonomy will begin testing its self-driving Renault Zoe electric vehicle before the end of the year in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in the Seaport section of the city.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Valley Metro awarded $1M to develop app integrating ticketing, trip planning

Agency is partnering with RouteMatch Software, transit industry technology provider, as well as Arizona State University, Lyft and the city of Phoenix DOT to create the passenger-based app.

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ArticlesSeptember 22, 2016

Going Green in Rail Transport: Maximizing Rail Systems’ Electrical Energy Recovery

Using regenerative braking for rail vehicles can help transit agencies return energy to the system and save money. LTK's TrainOps software helps transit agencies determine how to implement these systems.

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