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The tactile maps have a key that can be read in braille or by pressing an audio "smart pen" to the paper to receive audio instructions. Photo courtesy Joni Bauer

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San Joaquin Regional Transit District Debuts Tactile, “Talking” Maps for Visually Impaired Riders

By Minerva Perez | Dec 18, 2017 | No Comments

San Joaquin Regional Transit District launched a new service that will make it easier for people who are visually impaired and blind to navigate its system using audio and tactile maps of the RTD’s boarding stations.

Surprise! Elon Musk Is Revolted By Transit

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 15, 2017 | No Comments

The worst part is rubbing elbows with scary commoners, the Tesla mogul said.

Boston set up a bus lane using orange cones. Photo: Jacqueline Goddard

Boston Tests Faster Bus Service Simply By Laying Out Orange Cones

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 13, 2017 | No Comments

Bus riders got a dramatically faster ride thanks to a one-day pilot.

Leaders break ground on the Foothill Gold Line phase 2B. Photo by construction authority

Groundbreaking Celebrated for Foothill Gold Line Extension 2B, Though Some Issues Remain

By Joe Linton | Dec 5, 2017 | No Comments

Last Saturday morning, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority hosted a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the next phase of the Foothill Gold Line.

Draft map of proposed Twenty-Eight by '28 Metro initiative

Draft Details Announced for “28 by 28” Metro Projects for L.A. Olympics

By Joe Linton | Dec 4, 2017 | No Comments

Garcetti is pushing 28 by 28 to complete major Metro projects before the Olympics

Bus riders exit the 66 OC Bus line at Mcfadden Avenue. More than 41 bus shelters are being installed in Santa Ana, with 22 being located in the Main Street corridor. Kristopher Fortin/Streetsblog CA

Santa Ana Is Getting 41 New Bus Shelters

By Kristopher Fortin | Dec 1, 2017 | 1 Comment

Santa Ana Public Works Agency has been at work installing 41 new bus shelters around the city, providing shading and seating for people waiting for the bus.

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