Edmonton's Winter Transit Initiative and SEPTA's Augmented Public Art Project

This Transit Unplugged News Minute explores how The City of Edmonton is expanding its overnight transportation service to ensure people's safety during the harsh winter season. The augmentation of this service includes staff support and transportation to emergency shelters when needed. The episode also discusses the innovative augmented reality public art project launched by Southern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). This initiative in Philadelphia entails QR codes that link to transit stories from SEPTA employees and commuters, aiming to unite people post-pandemic and celebrate the connections created through transit.

00:00 Introduction

00:13 Edmonton's Overnight Transportation Services

00:32 SEPTA's Augmented Reality Public Art Project

00:51 Closing Remarks