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Oct312016 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

How to Get the Most out of Your CUTA Fall Conference Experience

Expert Advice Series, Industry Trends, News & Events, Transit

In November, Vancouver, BC, will be hosting one of the most exciting events in Canadian transit industry - the CUTA Fall Conference “Inspiring Sustainable Change”. With high-quality workshops, discussions on challenges and changes in public transportation, and great networking opportunities, this event is also a source of inspiration for transit leaders. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your experience at CUTA. (more…)

Jul62016 by Lori Jetha4 Comments

Enhancing Driver Visibility – Removing the Deadly Blind Spot

Commercial Vehicles, Expert Advice Series, Industry Trends, Solution & Product Updates, Transit

Every vehicle has blind spots, but transit vehicles are particularly vulnerable to blind spots due to their size and composition. On a transit bus, blind spots not only impair driver visibility but often lead to deadly (and costly) collisions. Improving driver visibility can increase the safety of passengers and pedestrians and should be an integral part of any transit system’s safety program. But what are some solutions available today that help solve the killer blind spot? Let’s examine a few that have been tried to increase driver visibility and prevent common types of collisions. (more…)

May202016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Hybrid DVRs: Preserving Your Security Investment

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance

Keeping up with the latest technology is hard. New mobile security products are being developed every year with more bells and whistles. It seems the only constant is change. So how does a transit agency ensure that their mobile surveillance system is up to date while keeping budgets in check? One cost-effective solution to consider is a hybrid digital video recorder (DVR). (more…)

May182016 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Planning Ahead for Technology Change – Part 2

Expert Advice Series, Transit, Video Camera Surveillance, Wireless networks

Four Ways to Increase the Life of Your Video System In the first part of our blog article “Planning Ahead for Technology Change”, we discussed reasons and timing for the upgrade of your video surveillance system. When your equipment is relatively new or you don’t have budget for an upgrade, there are a few strategies you can use to extend the life of your existing system. (more…)