Transit Data
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New Scorecard From DOT: Driving in Decline, Safety Improvements Work
NYCDOT released the second Sustainable Streets Index this week, its annual scorecard on green transportation and street safety. This year's edition has a few new features, including case studies of 12 projects across the city and some nifty GPS data from taxis. Taken all together, the data in the report tell the tale of how DOT's recent projects have made streets function better for pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders.
March 26, 2010
MTA Unveils Open Data Policy, Clearing a Path for NYC Transit Apps
The MTA took an important step toward improving the rider experience today, announcing that the agency will open its route and schedule data to third party software developers. The policy change -- a major turnaround -- promises to take some of the guesswork out of riding MTA buses, subways, and commuter trains.
January 13, 2010
City-Go-Round Offers Transit Apps, MTA Info Still Not Open
New on the transit tech front, from the creators of Walk Score, is City-Go-Round, a site where you can find and download mobile apps that help out transit riders:
December 15, 2009