Mixed results for Metro’s fare changes
WMATA’s (DC) fare changes — which included a peak-of-the-peak surcharge and incentives for using smart cards — had mixed results. Original post
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Are New Apps Like “Getting Another Flier In The Mail”?
I was helping to run a user testing session yesterday for a startup I’m helping out. Early on in the conversation, when asked if the woman would consider showing the app to her friends and getting them to use it, she replied, “Sometimes people are overwhelmed with all the apps, and you know, it’s justRead… Read more »
Growing pains for Metlink’s bus tracker
Introduced just over a week ago, Metlink’s (NZ) online tracker for GO Wellington buses has been marred by performance problems. Original post
University of Georgia plans bus tracker
The University of Georgia is installing GPS units on its campus buses, paving the way for real-time arrival predictions. Original post
Connecticut busway project gets federal funding boost
Connecticut is creating a new Busway designed to decrease congestion along I-84. The project was given a boost by the Federal Transit Administration (ATA) which awarded the state a $6.3 million grant. The grant will allow the state to acquire property and contract engineers. The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposed to construct the New Britain-HartfordRead… Read more »
Connecticut busway project gets federal funding boost
Connecticut is creating a new Busway designed to decrease congestion along I-84. The project was given a boost by the Federal Transit Administration (ATA) which awarded the state a $6.3 million grant. The grant will allow the state to acquire property and contract engineers. The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposed to construct the New Britain-HartfordRead… Read more »
Brand Advocacy Starts with a Good First Impression
For many of us, our first impression of a brand comes in the form of our initial sales experience. An integral part of that experience is our interaction with the salesperson. I recently purchased a new car – after several false starts and unremarkable first impressions. I ended up buying the car from the thirdRead… Read more »
PM Podcast Episode 176: One More Question…
This week’s episode of The Project Management Podcast: Did you notice that in past few months, if you listened all the way to the end of some of our interviews – and I mean, really ALL the way to the end, after I say “until next time”, after the music has faded out – thatRead… Read more »
Interview with Len Burman on National Budget and Debt Crisis
Here is a video I wanted to share, it is an interview with Professor Len Burman of the Maxwell School. Professor Burman was interviewed about the national debt crisis by a classmate of mine, Roman Yavich. I was running the camera and then put the video together in iMovie. The interview is part of aRead… Read more »
Mobile Decisions | To App or Not to App, That is the Question
I will get some of this wrong. I am undoubtedly leaving much out. I am oversimplifying. However, as mobile development in the federal government continues to ramp up, tools to help agencies and individuals assess how (and when) to intelligently proceed are increasingly important. Recognizing that every situation is unique, an understanding of a fewRead… Read more »