| Get On Board! PRT |
| Home | |
| |
Compiled by D.S. Gow, MPA
Items in Reverse Date Order ↑
• Threads in date order ↓
Green = dead link
Mexico: Modutram test track running. 1-29-2012
- PRT Consulting: 4-wheeled pod with independent dual electric-ICE propulsion; passenger loading and unloading while moving. Both aspects strike NewsCenter as seriously crazy, but it's university-designed and government-funded.
- Milenio: Urban transit for Guadalajara, and a zoo tram that causes less impact on the animals.
Queen Beatrix visits Masdar, rides PRT 1-9-2012
:: Video (NOS)
One year since launch of Masdar PRT 12-1-2011
Founder of 'Swift PRT' decides it's not economically viable 12-4-2011
Aaron Patzer of Mint.com had wanted to create Swift, a maglev/linear synchronous motor concept, which he has now closed. Believes the future is self-driving cars
Poland's MISTER proposing US$144M project in Teresino, Brazil; pod mockup to be displayed. Lots of sloppy research about PRT history went into this article in O Dia. 11-2-2011
CyberTran GRT system: Small start-up has big dreams (Richmond, CA) 10-31-2011
For former BART R&D manager Eugene Nishinaga, "ultralight rail is nothing short of a spiritual awakening."
Vietnam: Vietnam IT corporation FPT exploring pod transit "Spider" means web/network. 10-12-2011
Delhi study done 10-10-11
Begun in April, study by Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System & Capita Symonds for urban podcar system is completed, "project is likely to get the government nod soon" (transport dept.)
• Vasant Kunj - Vasant Vihar - Munirka service area (Gmaps)
Mexico: Development team for ITESO's 'LINT' (PRT) now includes Mastretta design firm. 9-5-2011
ULTra, SkyTran, Vectus: "Many vendors may get on board" 8-25-2011
Editor's Blog: JPods to sue MnDOT - "Adds to the unwelcome and nonsensical partisan politicization of PRT." 8-8-2011
Vasant Kunj residential colony, Dehli, possible PRT site 8-8-2011
"Magnetic gliding pods could be transit of the future" SkyTran (KGO TV video) 8-2-2011
Following news of the start of long-awaited upgrades to the university PRT system, Morgantown, WV got a visit from a company that wants to upgrade the whole thing. JPods claims to be about to commence construction in China -- with what appears to be a $400 million construction contract. 7-25/27-2011
1) Kunming government has agreed with Jpods to build the transit system;
2) JPods to open a factory in Kunming;
3) JPods to open a local office in Kunming
It makes no mention of money or any financials. It is unclear how 'solid' the agreement is.
The Kunming government webpage sets the contract value as 400 million yuan renminbi, or $62.3 million. The source of the funds is not identified.
"The 1970s thrill surrounding Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)" (@tbd, WJLA-TV) 7-6-2011
"America's One and Only Personal Rapid Transit System" (Governing) 7-1-2011
•"30 year plan"
•"we are not talking about Metro buses"
•"Intelligent transportation systems that may not need a driver"
•"Little pods... that can be more fast in serving the public"
•"These technologies exist, why can't Issaquah be in the forefront of putting those things into use, right here, and do it in a way that is smart, green, and beneficial to traffic reduction"
Background (2010): Transit "ribs & spine" map - PRT spine with bus feeders
AP: Upgrades to 35-year old Morgantown PRT have begun. The WVU press release: original analog computers are being replaced, and a new propulsion controller is to be tested over the summer. 5-23-2011
Masdar PRT operated over-capacity at the first public Market Day; 3600 passengers, 99.4% availability. 5-10-2011
Guardian writer's Thumbs Down to Masdar PRT: A modern mirage" 5-10-2011
Detroit Free Press editor loves SkyTran. With video. 4-16-2011
"Will you commute via 'personal rapid transit'?" CNN. 3-31-2011
Prof. Trond Andresen interviewed by Australia's ABC Radio National: Segment- "The Science Show" (SkyTran) 3-19-2011
2getthere Cybercab safety test videos. 3-5-2011
'Transporte Sustentable en una Red Inteligente' (LINT) project at the Western Institute of Technology & Higher Education (ITESO), Guadaljara
• Companies and universities are committed to lightweight transport 1-26-2011
• Video of scale model track and 2 pod designs 1-26-2011
• Mexican development of sustainable urban transport 1-27-2011
Eastside advisory group recommends PRT Task force working on Central Issaquah Plan (20-50 year horizon) 10-13-2010
...thinks
PRT could be "extensive local transit system" linking to future light rail running in Interstate 90 corridor.
Article: "Science fiction
to some - the real future to many" (Issaquah Reporter)
::CIP web page
::Transit "ribs & spine" - PRT spine with bus feeders
"Hull selectmen want nuts & bolts of Jpods proposal before throwing their support behind it" Hull Sun 1-5-2011. Earlier proposal scaled back; appears to lack sufficient data/assurances that would allow officials to commit to the project.
:: Hull, MA - town of 11-12,000 people
:: "Move over George Jetson - Hull might get one cool ride in the sky" 3-10-2010
:: "Will Hull commuters be "flying" to work in amusement-like ride?" 3-18-2010. Helpful Minnesotan noted; his information unpersuasive, given town's continued interest
Princeton NJ: PRT International vies with BRT, streetcar as replacement for 'Dinky' commuter rail spur. 9-27-2010
MISTER presents to Auckland, falls "on deaf ears" 8-9-2010
Green Prophet reports on the crumbling of the Masdar City project; commenter claims contracts have been signed for GAS STATIONS. 8-1-2010
Lord Foster describes Masdar podcars in Dual Mode terms 6-29-2010
Airport planners look to a futuristic transit solution: pod cars (San Jose) 5-24-2010
Move autonomous car, by the Critical Group of Coimbra (12th Century capital of Portugal, home of Coimbra University).
Could investors fund city's transit future? Unimodal claims it has private financing for first public system. 4-1-2010
The first PRT to get bigger upgrade -- WVU announces FTA grant; Bombardier designing new propulsion system
Masdar executives have doubts about PRT ability to work at city-scale 3-16-2010
:: "Financial Woes Crimp Celebrated Middle East 'Green City'" 3-17-2010
:: Editor's Blog: Changes at Masdar - some perspective
"One touch travel: cyber taxis for UAE" 2getthere's Robert Lohmann interviewed about Masdar PRT. 1-20-2010
Masdar PRT on view at press gaggle, 1-17-2010
• Gulf News video
• Photos from Cleantech Group
• Photos and story from The National
PRT rumblings: sources say Federal Transit Administration, senior Democratic congressman are interested in podcars. 1-4-2009
San Jose: Sources say the city has picked The Aerospace Corporation to help it select a technology for its initial PRT network 1-4-2010
2getthere podcar appears in CNN report by Mohammed Jamjoom (:02:05) 12-14-2009
Beamways has designed "fully operational" demo 12-9-2009
Meet the Mod Pods 12-2-2009
Radio Sweden, Oct 28, 2009: "Will pod cars be the answer to future traffic chaos?" Permalink
Pod cars featured on The Discovery Channel
SkyTran could bring futuristic transit to Valley
The PODCARS Series Part 6, (Examiner.com, with links to Parts 1-5)
Invasion of the pod car 10-4-2009, Boston Globe (The first article on PRT
by a writer and published by a major American newspaper in more than a decade.)