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New initiative MaaS Catalonia launches its MaaS Manifesto
Owing to the lack of a single initiative pushing the concept of MaaS in Catalonia, a public-private initiative has taken shape…
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Scoot launches in Barcelona with two large electric fleets
Currently, Scoot operates more than 700 scooters in San Francisco, serving tens of thousands of riders who have logged nearly 5 million miles and now, the company is expanding into Europe...
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Video surveillance system on Barcelona’s metro set for an upgrade
New technology is being installed in 149 trains of Barcelona’s metro fleet, increasing the level of safety as well as the communication across the network…
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Top 10 most convenient transfers using public transport
Using distance, duration, price and transport mode, a new report from Omio has chosen its top 10 most convenient public transport transfers between European airports and their respective city centres...
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Real-time information developments in Madrid – passenger benefits
Since the inception of Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid (CRTM), Madrid’s public transport authority, the mobility patterns of the region have changed, becoming gradually more complex. Nuria Blanco, from the public transport innovation and management centre department (CITRAM), shares how it is harnessing the latest innovations in real-time passenger…
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Top Five Smart Cities
To celebrate the launch of Intelligent Transport, we pick our top five smartest cities in the world...
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Keeping Madrid moving during World Pride 2017
Tomás Melero, Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid, speaks about the city's mobility management during World Pride 2017...
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The evolution of intermodality in Madrid
11 June 2017 | By Javier Aldecoa, Transport Interchanges Project Manager at the Transport Authority of Madrid (CRTM)
Javier Aldecoa, Transport Interchanges Project Manager at the Transport Authority of Madrid (CRTM) gives an overview of Madrid’s inter modal transport evolution, illustrating the journey from the city’s original main ‘gate’ hubs to its current network interchanges.
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Madrid’s bus renewal programme takes a further step
13 March 2017 | By Rachael Harper
Scania will deliver a further 160 gas city buses to the Spanish capital as part of Madrid’s complete bus renewal programme.
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Metro Madrid’s innovative infrastructure inspection machine
Following several years of suffering the impact of the economic crisis on business activity – clearly illustrated by the drop in user demand and required budgetary adjustments – Metro Madrid has persisted in its efforts to remain the preferential mobility option in the Madrid region. The following article by Rubén…
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The demand-response transport management model: the ideal solution for rural & low-population metropolitan areas
GMV discusses why the demand-response transport management model is ideal for rural and low-population areas.
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Barcelona unveils two new electric buses and a rapid-charging station
21 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Barcelona has welcomed two new electric articulated buses and a rapid-charging station within the framework of project ZeEUS.
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San Sebastian increases electric bus fleet
11 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Two additional Irizar electric buses have been delivered to the Spanish city of San Sebastian, adding to an initial order in July 2014.
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Barcelona’s extended driverless metro enters operation
15 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Europe’s longest driverless metro began operation in Barcelona following the extension of the city’s Line 9 route.
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Redesigning the surface transport system in Barcelona
In a blog for Intelligent Transport, Graham Ellis looks at how authorities are redesigning the surface transport system in Barcelona as part of the city’s sustainable mobility plan for 2013-2018...
