http://www.masstransitmag.com MassTransitMag.com http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10940249/comto-resetting-the-nations-transportation-agenda Conference of minority transportation officials levels the playing field across all transportation modes. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:20:40 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10940249/comto-resetting-the-nations-transportation-agenda http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10927865/security-surveillance-technology-takes-on-big-data A look at some of the latest security surveillance technology advancements show you can help cut through the clutter of big data and keep operations safe, secure and running smoothly. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10927865/security-surveillance-technology-takes-on-big-data http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10938905/administrator-rogoff-addresses-safety-at-apta-bus-conference With the many questions about changes in federal funding with MAP-21, Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff requested to have a special informal session where he could address many of those concerns and lead a discussion about safety initiatives at... Wed, 08 May 2013 09:56:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10938905/administrator-rogoff-addresses-safety-at-apta-bus-conference http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10937377/people-keeping-buses-running-buses-keeping-transit-running The best of the best have been competing in the International Bus Roadeos and safety and security are two of the first topics at this years' American Public Transportation Association's Bus & Paratransit Conference and International Bus Roadeo Mon, 06 May 2013 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10937377/people-keeping-buses-running-buses-keeping-transit-running http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10932555/considering-cities-communications-infrastructure More attention needs be paid to the implementation of future communications solutions as our public services expand to address the impact of our geographies in North America and beyond. Thu, 02 May 2013 09:58:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10932555/considering-cities-communications-infrastructure http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10927779/ Most of us cant make it through a day without being barraged by a steady stream of text messages, e-mails, friend requests, Facebook posts, etc. We live in an ultra-connected digital world with unprecedented access to information anytime, anyplace... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:44:26 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10927779/ http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10914910/seon-supports-cancer-fundraising-run-for-transit-camera-customer When Seons Transit Division Sales Manager, Mike Bismeyer, found out about a run to raise money to help one of his favorite customers fight cancer, he knew he just had to be there Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:49:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10914910/seon-supports-cancer-fundraising-run-for-transit-camera-customer http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10910538/trainsforming-america Trainsforming America is a documentary looking at the impact of increasing population and climate change. The review was written by Christian Wolmar. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:54:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10910538/trainsforming-america http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10895137/mobile-wi-fi-challenge-2-providing-solid-internet-connectivity Wi-Fi technology is beginning to catch up with the desire for constant connectivity. The first major shift thats helping speed train and bus Wi-Fi is the switch from older 3G cellular wireless networks to 4G networks. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:02:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10895137/mobile-wi-fi-challenge-2-providing-solid-internet-connectivity http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10881239/mass-transit-amp-mobile-wireless-internet-the-challenge-of-costs Passengers are coming to expect Wi-Fi on all forms of transportation and fortunately, there are several financial routes transit agencies can take when it comes to funding mobile Wi-Fi. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:52:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10881239/mass-transit-amp-mobile-wireless-internet-the-challenge-of-costs http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10843793/digital-displays-in-transit-venues To successfully deploy digital displays in harsh, outdoor/semi-outdoor transit environments, many factors must be considered. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:27:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10843793/digital-displays-in-transit-venues http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10842885/presto-card-allows-public-transit-riders-to-move-quickly-and-efficiently Presto is one Metrolinx initiative and more specifically, a key component of Metrolinxs strategic plan The Big Move to address congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) for riders and to support the regions economic... Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:56:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10842885/presto-card-allows-public-transit-riders-to-move-quickly-and-efficiently http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10837507/ushsr-conference-global-hsr-amp-chsras-dan-richard US High Speed Rail Associations HSR Conference brought representatives from around the world to share lessons learned and CHSRA's Dan Richards gives an update on the California project. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:02:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10837507/ushsr-conference-global-hsr-amp-chsras-dan-richard http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10837038/developing-californias-high-speed-rail People looking to bring high-speed rail to the United States are meeting in Los Angeles, Calif., this week for the US High Speed Rail Associations High Speed Rail Conference: Bringing High-Speed Rail to America. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:30:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10837038/developing-californias-high-speed-rail http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10824804/operator-safety-isnt-about-installing-shields-its-about-training-operators-in-post-war-approaches-to-dealing-with-a-traumatized-public Transit workers aren't just dealing with difficult customers, theyre dealing with traumatized customers. Operator trainings are considered by transit agencies to be among the most successful measures against attacks. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:28:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10824804/operator-safety-isnt-about-installing-shields-its-about-training-operators-in-post-war-approaches-to-dealing-with-a-traumatized-public http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10756172/fiscal-responsibility-through-sustainability Forget the saving the planet, or the reducing the carbon footprint. To get people listening today its about cutting costs and saving money. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:31:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10756172/fiscal-responsibility-through-sustainability http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10755861/industry-leaders-connect-sustainability-and-state-of-good-repair Innovative Partnerships for Sustainability and State of Good Repair, will focus on the connection between sustainability and state of good repair (SOGR) and how innovative partnerships are being forged to advance both objectives. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:42:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10755861/industry-leaders-connect-sustainability-and-state-of-good-repair http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10747802/in-memory-linda-somilleda It was with deep sadness I learned of the passing of a transit friend, Linda Somilleda. Linda had been with Foothill Transit in West Covina, Calif., for 17 years and was an instrumental part of the leadership team. Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:50:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10747802/in-memory-linda-somilleda http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10733195/is-extension-no-10-in-our-future Meetings have been going on for a transportation bill and the big news now is yesterdays meeting with Rep. John Mica (R-Fla.) and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.). They issued a joint public statement that progress has been made and the goal is to... Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:22:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10733195/is-extension-no-10-in-our-future http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10723218/bringing-high-speed-rail-to-america-part-ii-global-examples Experienced high-speed rail experts met with business and political leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities of bringing high-speed rail to the United States. Wed, 30 May 2012 08:43:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10723218/bringing-high-speed-rail-to-america-part-ii-global-examples http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10722248/bringing-high-speed-rail-to-america-part-i At the USHSR conference in San Francisco last week we toured the Siemens factory and the Transbay Transit Center. Andy Kunz kicked off the conference citing benefits of HSR and Rod Diridon talked about California's future. Tue, 29 May 2012 08:28:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10722248/bringing-high-speed-rail-to-america-part-i http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10716309/bus-roadeo-coverage-and-some-friday-fun Several new videos in our Media Center today feature Bus Roadeo coverage and a fun way to promote public transit. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:34:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10716309/bus-roadeo-coverage-and-some-friday-fun http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10706127/a-quick-transportation-funding-update The House and Senate have their teams named to meet about where the transportation funding bill will go. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:38:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10706127/a-quick-transportation-funding-update http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10699038/the-authorization-update Congress is back and talks of another 90-day extension are in the works. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:41:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10699038/the-authorization-update http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10684630/transportation-funding-update-three-days-and-counting It's hard to keep up with everything going on and even by the time you read this things could have changed ... but here's the latest rundown of what's going on, on the Hill. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:42:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10684630/transportation-funding-update-three-days-and-counting http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10682394/six-days-and-counting-transportation-funding It has been 908 days since SAFETEA-LU expired and Sunday is the expiration of the latest extension. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:04:00 -0500 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10682394/six-days-and-counting-transportation-funding http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10637044/getting-the-message-out-apta-marketing-amp-communications-workshop This week APTA held its Marketing & Communications Workshop in Miami, Fla. The workshop brings together the marketing folks and the public information officers from transit agencies and the business members in our industry. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:28:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10637044/getting-the-message-out-apta-marketing-amp-communications-workshop http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10630342/house-bill-struggles-for-support-senates-is-mired-with-amendments The Latest from the House: (The House Bill: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012 ( H.R.7 )) In the House, Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) is struggling to garner support for the House Transportation Bill. He said, "Look... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:34:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10630342/house-bill-struggles-for-support-senates-is-mired-with-amendments http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10629820/the-funding-debates-continue-and-the-white-house-recognizes-a-transit-industry-leader The South West Transit Association (SWTA) Annual Meeting began this morning with a legislative roundup from each of the association's member states. After a state-by-state look, APTA President Michael Melaniphy gave us the latest up-to-the-minute... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:18:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10629820/the-funding-debates-continue-and-the-white-house-recognizes-a-transit-industry-leader http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10628971/urgent-update-on-transit-funding Monday at the South West Transit Association's (SWTA) Annual Conference & Expo in Denver, Colo, there were training sessions and technical tours throughout the day and the Opening General Session, sponsored by RNL Design, in the evening. The Opening... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:05:00 -0600 http://www.masstransitmag.com/blog/10628971/urgent-update-on-transit-funding