WMATA and Connectpoint Bring Sustainable Real-Time Bus Information Along Busy Columbia Pike Service Routes
Sept. 11, 2018
Related To: CHK America
As part of WMATA’s initiative to give customers real-time arrival bus information, solar-powered, Connectpoint Digital Bus Stops have been deployed along Columbia Pike, one of Metro’s busiest transit service lines and other locations. In addition to real-time bus information, customized alert messaging is available so riders can adjust their journey quickly and make smart choices based on the easy-to-read, ePaper Digital Bus Stops mounted at the following bus stops:
“We are always looking at ways to improve customer experience and through Connectpoint’s ePaper Digital Bus Stops we can now broadcast a variety of content including next departure, service alerts, maps and custom messages,” said Metro senior program manager, Scottie Borders. “Not only will this be a better experience for our riders, these Digital Bus Stops have low power requirements and allow us to power signs without a connection to the grid.”
“Metro is notable for its transit initiatives when it comes to new customer amenities,” commented Rick Wood, CEO and president of Connectpoint. “Sustainable, easy-to-read, real-time Digital Bus Stops are in line with what today’s transit rider wants and needs to navigate their trip.”