Established in 1986, Yankee Communications is a family business that specializes in selling top communication lines, and is the first Seon technology dealer operating in Benton, Maine. Among their clients are school districts, law enforcement, and construction companies. (more…)
Are you safety-ready for the new school year? The end of August and the start of September are quite a hectic time for transportation departments and school administration. Summer vacation time take us out of our normal operation schedules, so a quick reminder of important safety precautions is always a good idea. (more…)
Originally published in BusRide Magazine
Technology plays an important part in transit operations today. Passenger counting, electronic ticketing, CAD/AVL systems, video surveillance, wireless, and even onboard Wi-Fi help transit agencies deliver a better, more efficient public transit experience. Developing a world-class transit organization means implementing solutions from best-in-class technology partners. But in order to meet increasing customer expectations, these solutions need to be able to talk to each other and work together to deliver real-time insight to passengers and transit operators alike. This is where data integration is essential.
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When the safety of your passengers and operators is at stake, every second counts. Being proactive with staff training is as important as leveraging security tools. While most transit agencies have video surveillance cameras on their vehicles, there are a few simple strategies transportation teams can use to improve on-board visibility and incident response.
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