Weekend round-up
Some stories you may have missed last week: Elon Musk doesn't like transit, Ventra cards get a new look, and Metrorail customers get more...
How New Yorkers stay connected underground
A year after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed its cellular and WiFi network in subway stations, customers are staying connected.
The post How New Yorkers...
Miami-Dade WiFi deal falls through
A program to provide free WiFi for Miami-Dade Transit customers has collapsed, according to Miami Today.
The post Miami-Dade WiFi deal falls through appeared first...
Metrolinx to test WiFi on vehicles
Metrolinx (ON) will test WiFI on six GO Transit buses and trains this spring.
The post Metrolinx to test WiFi on vehicles appeared first on...
Metro-North brings free online literature to commuters
MTA Metro-North Railroad announced Grand Central Reads, a program that allows customers to download free book excerpts.
The post Metro-North brings free online literature...
BART and Caltrain to install WiFi
Both BART and Caltrain are working to install WiFi in their respective rail systems, but the process will take years.
The post BART and...
WMATA completes underground WiFi rollout
Free customer WiFi is now available at all WMATA underground rail stations.
The post WMATA completes underground WiFi rollout appeared first on TheTransitWire.com.
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.
The...
Latest articles
A need to rethink how we assess the health of our nation’s bridges
A year after the Key Bridge collapse, the National Transportation Safety Board is urging the owners of 68 bridges across the U.S. to assess...
Revitalizing Mexico City’s Historic Buenavista Central Station
The current iteration of Buenavista Station debuted in the 1960s and continues to serve as a vital lifeline for thousands of commuters every day....
Shifting gears: Gender equity in transit
Gender inequities in transportation systems have often overlooked women’s travel and safety needs. From biased crash testing to undervalued non-work trips, this Women’s History...
The country’s civil engineers agree: $1.5 trillion didn’t produce good infrastructure
Despite historic levels of investment in infrastructure over the last twenty years, America’s 2025 infrastructure grades for roads, bridges, safety, and transit look mostly...
