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In this on-demand webinar, HERE invited speakers from Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and VMZ to discuss current challenges from a public transport operator’s and city planner’s perspective, and how location technology can play a vital role in shaping future-proof transport services.
Kyle Malo, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), highlights some of the key initiatives around WMATA’s new cyber fusion centre and gives his insight about adopting a cyber risk management framework.
The work seeks to bridge some of the gaps caused by an "absence of standard interfaces" when testing Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs).
Vanita Akhaury, Public Communication Officer at Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL), explains how bus patronage is beginning to bounce back in the Indian city of Gurugram and outlines how the bus company set out to achieve this.
Under the scheme, transport companies will be entitled to compensation in the form of grants for damages incurred by COVID-19 and the national lockdown between 1 March and 31 August 2020.
The two agencies have committed to increasing bus speeds and improving passenger experience with the help of automated camera enforcement of bus lanes.
The app features - which include real-time train times, alternative routes and accessibility options - will be developed further based on customer feedback.
Smart Columbus has launched a mobility hub project, a connected vehicles and road safety project, and has re-commissioned an all-electric self-driving shuttle pilot to deliver food to communities in need.
On top of 'Operation Respect,' New York's MTA is now piloting mask dispensers on buses as a way to protect those using public transit.
The Prime Minister has kickstarted Britain's 'cycling and walking revolution,' with plans including 'cycling prescriptions' and free training, higher cycling infrastructure standards and a national e-bike programme.
First Bus launched the pilot scheme in Bristol on Monday 27 July 2020, with plans to roll it out across other areas of the West Country in the coming months.
The paper by the National Engineering Policy Centre outlined the complexities for public transport operators to find technological solutions to COVID-19 control with little evidence of their effectiveness.
The move is said to be part of RTA’s continued efforts to enhance the implementation of precautionary measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The operators have committed to higher levels of sustainability standards and practices across e-scooter manufacturing, operations, end of life and lifecycle emissions.
The trial, planned for late summer, aims to make bus journey times more reliable throughout the day and support Government advice to avoid peak time travel.
