Real-Time Passenger Information Sign Locations in New York City

The Department of Transportation (DOT) replaces standard bus sign poles with Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) signs at numerous locations throughout New York City. Each sign includes small LED screens showing bus arrival times and a push-button for audio announcements. The data is provided by the City of New York and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Map the deployment of real-time bus information infrastructure based on the described sign locations.
• Analyze urban accessibility by identifying stops with push-button audio announcements.
• Plan public transit technology upgrades by studying the distribution of LED-equipped bus stops.

Strengths

• Data is provided by the City of New York's Department of Transportation, an authoritative source.
• The description specifies the inclusion of both visual (LED) and auditory (push-button) real-time information features.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified as the last update timestamp is in the future (2026-03-08).

Provenance

Source

City of New York, Department of Transportation

Collection Method

Likely collected as part of the DOT's RTPI sign installation and maintenance program.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-08 02:34:49.984747

Geography

New York City