Category: Transportation News

TCRP seeks input on web-based feedback tools

A new study from the Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) is looking at how transit agencies can use web-based tools including online polls and surveys, social media, mobile applications, and crowdsourcing to gather feedback from customers and other stakeholders. The project team is inviting transit operators to participate in a survey about their current and future uses …

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Virtual Road Planning by New Mexico DOT

  The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is involved in planning , overseeing construction, and maintenance of roads. To assist with the development of these infrastructure development projects, the department is using cloud-based, modelling software to generate 3-D visualizations of proposed projects. NMDOT will use AutoCAD Civil 3-D 2013 developed by Autodesk, which will incorporate GIS …

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City of Grande Prairie to Use Google Transit Services

  Grande Prairie, Alberta runs transit services, providing livable options for the community. It is currently in the midst of getting their bus routes and schedules programmed into Google Transit. According to the GP Transit Coordinator, they are working closer with the GIS and IT departments to install this feature. Google Transit would enable service users to …

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Bike Sharing in the United States – A Guide

  The Tool Design Group and Pedestrian Information Center have prepared a guide on the practice and implementation of bike sharing in the United States for the U.S Department of Transportation. Bike sharing is an innovative transportation program, ideal for short distance point-to-point trips providing users the ability to pick up a bicycle at any …

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Managing Transit Networks – A Primer

  Managing the Transit Network is a primer developed by Translink, Greater Vancouver’s Transportation Authority. Translink has plans to deliver transit networks to meet the unique transpotation needs in the area . Additionally, this primer discusses Translink’s approach and key concepts in managing such networks. It also highlights some of the characteristics of efficient, productive services, as …

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