The Public Technology Institute is issuing a ‘call for apps’ for a new book called “The Book of Apps – Government Innovation” This is a great opportunity for you to submit your apps for consideration! Simply go to: www.thebookofapps.com for more information. Or simply go to PTIs website www.pti.org Get recognized!! Alan (PTI)
Alec Chalmers, Adobe’s VP of National Government Solutions, continues his discussion on the differences between federal and state & local agencies:http://adobe.ly/inWhft
“Folks, I have some good news and I have some bad news” the pilot announced. “We have landed in Atlanta way early, but there is a plane at our gate and it will be about 20 minutes before they move.” Throughout the plane you could hear the moans and comments about the airline’s inability toRead… Read more »
Some people tend to have a negative view of the “who you know/knows you” reality of the world. But it’s not about doing ‘favors’ for your buddies…it’s about using all the information you can get your hands on when hiring. Shopping For example, imagine you are shopping for a new kitchen appliance and trying toRead… Read more »
REP. WEINER AND HOUSE ETHICS. Slate. “One place that any ethics investigation may begin: Weiner’s reported offer of his public relations team to a porn star who he was emailing with.” The Hill has a story here. WHAT TO DO WITH REP. WEINER’S DONATIONS. The Times. “On Tuesday, the National Republican Congressional Committee began callingRead… Read more »
Starting today, Google Maps will include real-time transit updates for selected systems. As announced on its blog, Google has partnered with six agencies for this service: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MA), Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA), TriMet (OR), San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (CA), Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Madrid (Spain) and Gruppo Torinese TrasportiRead… Read more »
European Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas announced a challenge to develop an integrated European journey planner that includes all countries and modes of transportation. “I do not see why there is such a big patchwork of journey planners when there is supposed to be one European market. I want to travel through Europe, switching fromRead… Read more »
As the Toronto Star reported, the Toronto Transit Commission (ON) is moving toward adopting the regional PRESTO card. “We need to move people out of their cars and onto transit. And to do that, we need to make transit as convenient as possible,” said Ontario transportation minister Kathleen Wynne. “Part of doing that is notRead… Read more »
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) is launching an all-4G wireless communications network for its light-rail trains and buses. “We are continually looking for ways to enhance our customers’ travel experience,” said chief information officer Gary Miskell. “For years, free WiFi has been the most requested amenity to make public transit a more appealingRead… Read more »
That’s the problem with being trained to see both sides of an argument, you can see both sides of the argument. Penny Neu Original post