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6 Questions To Ask Before Your Campus Invests In Real-Time Bus Tracking

4 min read

July 30, 2013

Universities

Investing in real-time bus tracking on your campus is no small decision. So finding a provider that gives accurate, reliable, accessible service is crucial. But how do you know where to start? Continue Reading

The Auburn University tiger mascot behind the wheel of a campus bus

Auburn’s Tiger Transit Earns Their Stripes

3 min read

July 23, 2013

Universities

Tiger Transit, Auburn University’s transportation system, has a vision to emerge as one of America’s premier university transit systems. Continue Reading

a view of rows of empty bus seats on a public transit bus

Mobile Real-Time Transit Information Helping N.C. Center for the Blind – An Interview

7 min read

July 16, 2013

Technology

TransLoc’s mobile real-time transit information is revolutionizing transit not only for the general public, but also for riders with disabilities. Continue Reading

Public bus 23C Millbrook on its daily route

Interview With Catherine Clarke: Why She Bought Her Smartphone For TransLoc

5 min read

July 9, 2013

Technology

When we found out that local transit rider, Catherine Clarke, bought her smartphone specifically to use TransLoc’s mobile app, we had to hear more. Continue Reading

person holding a mobile phone displaying the TransLoc rider app

4 Impacts Of Mobile Real-Time Passenger Information

2 min read

July 3, 2013

Technology

Real-time passenger information (RTPI) benefits both riders and transit agencies, but oftentimes research focuses on agencies when more emphasis should be placed on riders. Continue Reading

a business man running to catch his bus.

Top 8 Reasons People Give Up On Public Transit

3 min read

June 18, 2013

Transit Planning

One late bus or missed connection can negatively impact a rider’s decision to use transit in the future, and research shows that bus delays often cause people to give up on public transportation all together. Continue Reading

3 Steps Toward Better Communication With Riders

5 min read

June 11, 2013

Transit Planning

It’s essential to take a hard look at your external communications by getting out of the office and into the minds of your riders to see if the way you’re communicating really aligns with their needs. Continue Reading