Tag: transit technology

  • How Long Does It Take to Deploy a New CAD/AVL System?

    In the past, deploying a new Computer-Aided Dispatch/Automatic Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) system could take many months or even years. Today, however, modern technologies and advanced implementation techniques have dramatically shortened deployment times, allowing for faster and more efficient system installations. Why Fleet Size and System Features Affect the Timeline While fleet size, existing GTFS data…

  • Pre-plan your RFP evaluation

    Tools to help your RFP to set realistic expectations and deliver a focused review. Over our history, ETA Transit has submitted hundreds of proposals for mass transit technology RFPs. We’ve won some, we’ve lost some, and we’ve seen RFPs pulled without warning. Win, lose, or draw our practice is to reach out to transit agencies…

  • Are your APCs ‘down’ for the count?

    Maximize the efficiency of your automatic passenger counters for NTD certification-worthy results. By Matt Schroeder Director of Marketing, ETA Transit Systems I am going to dispel a myth for your right off the bat. The FTA (Federal Transit Association) does not provide certifications for APC hardware. Never have, never will. Anyone that tells you that…

  • Passenger engagement goes digital

    The next generation of digital display systems provide more ways to educate, inform, and entertain riders By Matt Schroeder Director of Marketing, ETA Transit Systems In the marketing world, there is a thing known as ‘the gag.’ The gag, is a hook; the way you’ll grab the attention of your audience and invest them to…

  • E-paper displays are ready for prime-time transit

    New sign technology is poised to remake transit stop communication By Matt Schroeder Director of Marketing, ETA Transit Systems Join me for a brief trip down memory lane. From 2006-2009, I served as the Creative Director for a group of 13 regional newspapers spanning the Front Range of Colorado. My tenure at the paper marked…

  • Are your RFPs getting you the responses you want?

    The RFP creation and evaluation process can be troublesome, but if a logical approach and sound strategies inform the type of responses you seek, then it need not be such a cumbersome effort.

  • A cash-free future begs you to take my money.

    Versatile payment collection capabilities simplify payment and meets the preference of the rider. While regular transit riders will likely stick to a single form of payment for their transit fares, periodic or impromptu riders will require flexibility in their fare transactions.