Google expands crowdsourcing to add accessibility info to maps
Google is turning to its users to help update the accessibility information in its Maps feature.Google Maps already indicates if a location is wheelchair...
Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed: Via will provide first-/last-mile connections for LA Metro and Muni's real-time information signs flicker briefly to life.
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Bus stop battle in Miami-Dade
The advertising contractor for Miami-Dade Transit may abandon its bus-shelter program in face of competition from a company installing kiosks at bus stops.
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Tech helps fuel growth in intercity buses
Researchers at DePaul University say technology has helped fuel growth in the intercity bus market, according to a new study.
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A month in the life of NJ Transit commuters
NJ TRANSIT riders are not shy about sharing their commuting stories online. Many turn to Twitter to express their frustrations. A few of the...
App rewards Nashville transit riders
Hytch Rewards, a mobile application designed to incentivize ridesharing, has partnered with Nashville-area agencies to reward transit commuters.
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Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed: New safety app for St. Louis transit riders, more MTA countdown clocks, and partnership for autonomous bus technology.
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New Haven launches app for paratransit services
Greater New Haven Transit District launched a mobile app and web portal for riders to request and manage ADA paratransit trips and track their...
Advocates question the impact of MBTA cashless boarding
Advocates raise concerns that the MBTA's plan to eliminate on-board cash payments will adversely affect some riders.
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Pittsburgh riders can text for real-time info
The Port Authority of Allegheny County (PA) has expanded the availability of real-time information via landline and text message.
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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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The sprawling roadway network...
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...
