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NewsJuly 7, 2021

Valley Metro's Plan &Track App Gives Riders Real-Time Trip Info

These are the first enhancements as part of a multi-year program that will also include mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and more modern fare collection equipment.

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ArticlesJanuary 4, 2021

The Key to Unlocking the Future of Electrified Transit: Digitalization

While it is certain that to get ahead of the carbon-neutral curve, the transportation sector needs to focus on electrification, the industry must also figure out how to optimize the current technology it is using.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2020

UK's open data project to simplify planning, paying for bus trips

Developers will be able to add the info to existing apps or develop new products to bring the benefits to passengers.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2019

Michigan's The Rapid unveils its second BRT line

Construction began on the Laker Line BRT line on April 1, and service is slated to begin in August 2020.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Calif.'s VTA endorses Transit as its offical app

Offers real-time tracking and trip planning for VTA light rail and bus, and info on first- and last-mile connections to transit.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2018

Moving to the Cloud to Improve Agency Efficiency, Customer Experience

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.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2017

Fla.'s PSTA taps Transit as its official app

Transit has an easy-to-use interface that features PSTA’s real-time arrival information, a trip planner, and stop-by-stop directions.

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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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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2016

Metrolinx launches Twitter service for all 7 GO Transit rail lines

While the new Twitter accounts will focus on specific delays for each train line, commuters will still have to check the main @GOTransit account for messages affecting the entire system, such as a snow alert or severe weather warnings. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

COTA to provide free Wi-Fi on entire 444-bus fleet

The cost to COTA will be no more than $250,000 per year, though, the agency is hopeful negotiations with companies vying for the contract will result in no charge for them.

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