UK researchers know the best spot to wait for train
UK researchers have developed a system that gives individuals precise information on the best place to stand on the platform before their train arrives.
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LIRR plans upgrades to station countdown clocks
LIRR has installed countdown clocks in its stations and is in the process of deploying GPS across its fleet.
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Elon Musk wants to tunnel under Los Angeles
The Boring Company wants to build a tunnel under Los Angeles for a privately funded futuristic high-speed public transportation service.
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Former MTA exec accused in iPhone scheme
A former Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) official allegedly used thousands of dollars in agency funds to purchase iPhones, which he then resold.
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Tommy Chong? Edmontonians want their own celeb transit voice
A petition is urging the Edmonton Transit System to ask comedian and native son Tommy Chong to voice public service announcements for the agency.
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SFMTA introduces interactive projects map
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency launched a new feature on its website to keep the public informed about local transportation projects.
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Metra to stop online ticket sales
Metra is phasing out online ticket sales because of declining use and in an effort to save money.
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CTA keeps station heaters going after social media complaints
Despite an unseasonably cold April, CTA turned off its rail station heaters on March 31. Social media outrage convinced the agency to turn them...
SEPTA offers farecard option for social service agencies
With the transition to the smart cards, SEPTA has developed alternatives to tokens for social agencies that previously offered tokens to clients.
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MTA welcomes spike in social media callouts
The Metropolitan Transportation Agency welcomed the dramatic increase in mentions on social media, saying the posts provide valuable feedback.
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Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals
54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...
There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.
The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement.
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How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
