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| Mentor’s technology and wireless communication converge to enhance safety and efficiency for Fayetteville
CALGARY, AB — September 29, 2011
Mentor Engineering is proud to announce that their most recent client, the City of Fayetteville, NC, is rolling out their Public Works and Transit vehicles on the Verizon Wireless network. Mentor is implementing a comprehensive technology solution for both the City of Fayetteville’s Public Works sector, as well as their public transit service.
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CALGARY, AB — August 3, 2011
Mentor Engineering is proud to be named “Vendor of the Month” from the Florida Association of Coordinated Transportation Systems Inc., also known as FACTS. Mentor would also like to extend congratulations to Brent Ritchie, Transit Sales Manager at Mentor, for his special recognition from FACTS as well.
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 CALGARY, AB — December 9, 2010
Mentor Engineering announces the release of their online passenger information system, Mentor MyRide™. Developed for transit agencies, MyRide provides passengers with various means of accessing real-time bus location, status, and schedule information online using a desktop computer, smart phone or regular mobile phone. MyRide provides:
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CALGARY, AB — October 19, 2010
Blacksburg Transit (BT) has released open source data to provide real-time bus information to riders, as well as improving their access to information through the use of mobile applications.
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By Katherine Long - The Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington
The Microsoft Connector Statistics
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3000 daily trips
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10,000 unique riders since the program began
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53 buses, plus 8 spare buses
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6.4 million pounds of carbon dioxide saved since the program began
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| Real-time messaging, automated stop announcements, and Automatic Vehicle Location help Hamilton Street Railway provide better, more accessible service
CALGARY, AB — July 22, 2010
 Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) of Hamilton, Ontario, has implemented an ITS solution from Mentor Engineering for their 217-vehicle fleet. An outdated radio/AVL system reduced the communication efficiency between HSR's drivers and dispatchers. Additionally, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has ruled transit agencies must announce every bus stop for every route. In response to these issues, HSR chose a Mentor ITS solution to track vehicles, automate stop announcements, improve communication, and optimize their service.
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