 "Technology plays a vital role here. Our progress has opened the eyes of other agencies, as far as what technology can do."-- Randy Rudolph, Director of IT and Telecommunications, San Mateo Transit District
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Technology plays a fundamental role in the operation of today's transportation agencies. And the San Mateo County Transit District, located in California's Silicon Valley, is at the forefront of applying IT to public transportation.
The transit district serves one of the nation's most technically sophisticated communities. So perhaps it's no surprise that the district employs a range of innovative applications designed to improve service, enhance efficiency, boost security and attract riders. From back-end solutions designed to streamline its internal operations to strategies aimed at boosting ridership, the San Mateo County Transit District has built a reputation for innovation.
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Challenges
- Use technology to improve operations of a complex transportation system
- Attract new riders.
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Solution
- Deploy smart card technology to simplify fare payment throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
- Create a GPS-based system that accurately predicts bus arrivals for passengers waiting at stops.
- Provide wireless Internet access to riders on high-speed rail lines.
- Standardize on HP printing and imaging solutions to efficiently meet a wide range of business demands.
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Results
- Technology improvements deliver better public transportation service to San Mateo County residents.
- Standardizing on HP technology reduced printing and imaging costs.
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4AA0-3239ENW, 3/2006
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