The document discusses how technology can help improve public transit systems and increase ridership. It notes that dependency on oil, climate change, pollution, and traffic congestion provide reasons to improve transit. While transit could be a viable solution, many systems currently lack money, respect, technology, and passenger information. Providing real-time arrival information through signs, websites and phones can help make transit more reliable and reduce wait times, empowering passengers. Studies show these information systems have increased ridership in many cities by addressing issues that previously discouraged transit use.
