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In the new Helsinki Journey Planner, everything is open-source
Updated : mars 15, 2017
Six blocks away, the tram is clanking its way towards your stop. You can’t yet see or hear it, but on your smart phone you can see its exact location. You notice that you have enough time to purchase and empty a cup of...
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LRT proposal in Montréal
Updated : mars 15, 2017
Montreal is celebrating its 375th anniversary this year and there are numerous actions going on in the field of public transportation. Other than the ongoing change in governance and numerous transportation...
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The Air Quality Board for the Conurbation of Barcelona
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
The Air Quality Board for the conurbation of Barcelona is a local participation body, under the leadership of the Government of Catalonia, devised as a territorial space for information, participation and consultation...
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A new member of EMTA : Mallorca Transport authority
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
During the general meeting held in Warsaw on October 6, EMTA welcomed Consorci de Transports de Mallorca (CTM) as its 24th full member. CTM is responsible for public transport in bus, metro and train on the island of...
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Helsinki city bike scheme pedaling to success
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
City bikes were rolled out in the streets of Helsinki in May and they immediately gained huge popularity. This year, there were 500 bikes at 49 bike stations. Next year the number of bikes will increase to 1,500 and...
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Raide-Jokeri light rail link in the Helsinki region
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
In June, the Cities of Espoo and Helsinki approved the project plan for the first light-rail link in the Helsinki region called Raide-Jokeri. The light-rail line has been planned to mainly run in a dedicated lane...
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London’s contactless payment technology celebrates its second anniversary
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
September saw the second anniversary of Transport for London’s (TfL’s) customers being able to use contactless payment methods to pay for travel on Underground, rail and bus services across the city. TfL is the first...
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The Madrid Regional Government promotes the combined use of bicycles and public transport
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
The Madrid Regional Government, through the Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM), continues to foster intermodality by the combined use of bikes and public transport. Recently, it has launched the REB...
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Green light for new Trafford Park Metrolink line, Manchester, UK
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
Greater Manchester’s Metrolink network is set to expand even further after plans for a new £350 million tram line through Trafford Park were given the green light this October 2016. Chris Grayling, Secretary of State...
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Montréal completes a strategic reflection on fare structure
Updated : novembre 15, 2016
Public transit users in Montréal, Canada have benefitted from a regional integrated fare scheme since 1998. Monthly pass holders can get unlimited rides on commuter rail, metro, express and regular bus services...
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