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King County Metro marks major milestone in bus electrification project
King County Metro has awarded the contract for the design and build of the electrification infrastructure needed for battery-electric buses.
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Consumer-behaviour shifts: What is driving decisions on mobility and transportation?
On October 28 2021, Suzanna Mitrovich, Global Head of Automotive, and Anthony Bean, Senior Director of Sales, from YouGov joined Intelligent Transport for a webinar in which they conducted a deep dive into the present and future of mobility and transportation in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Following the…
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Spin to deliver sustainable transport for the University of California San Diego
The new agreement with the University of California San Diego will see Spin provide 600 shared e-bikes and e-scooters to the campus as part of the company's efforts to ease the transportation journey.
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Fares fair: Making ticketing simple and equitable in the U.S.
Simple, fair and accessible ticketing solutions can be a dealbreaker for many when it comes to whether or not to use public transport. Here, Katherine Conrad, Director of Client Services at NEORide, explains how EZfare is creating a simple, but equitable, fare system in the U.S.
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RTA to phase out cash on-board vehicles and exclusively accept Tapp Pay
From 1 November 2021, the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority will be exclusively accepting Tapp Pay, meaning that customers will no longer be able to pay with cash on-board vehicles.
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Central Ohio Transit Authority launches new account-based ticketing digital payment system
COTA's new digital payment system will work to reduce barriers to transit access through fare affordability and a seamless payment experience.
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MTA Metro-North Railroad launches new TrainTime app for Apple Watch
MTA Metro-North Railroad's new TrainTime companion smartphone app makes it easier for customers to get their train information on-the-go.
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Bird launches bike share programme in San Diego and Ontario
After announcing the launch of its bike share programme in June 2021, Bird has now introduced its e-bikes in San Diego and Windsor, Ontario, with more cities across North America and Europe set to follow.
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FlixMobility acquires FirstGroup’s Greyhound Lines
FlixMobility's acquisition of Greyhound is part of the company's vision to better service the needs of intercity bus travellers in the U.S. by offering affordable and environmentally friendly travel.
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New York City sets multiple pandemic-era transit ridership records in October 2021
In October 2021, ridership across New York City's subway, bus and railroad services has reached its highest number since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Construction begins on Seattle’s RapidRide G Line
Upon completion, the RapidRide G line - Seattle's new bus rapid transit service - will connect some of the city’s densest neighbourhoods with frequent, reliable transit.
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Bird trials new technology to prevent use of micro-mobility vehicles on sidewalks and footpaths
Bird's newly-developed 'Smart Sidewalk Protection' technology effectively and efficiently detects and prevents sidewalk or footpath riding in real time by safely bringing the offending vehicle to a safe stop.
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COTA expands its sustainable fleet with new electric transit vehicles
Two new electric transit vehicles have been added to the Central Ohio Transit Authority’s environmentally friendly fleet, with the aim to further the effort to reduce the authority’s vehicle emissions.
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NYC’s Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility initiative receives approval
The Elevate Transit: Zoning for Accessibility initiative will enable the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to achieve a fully accessible transit system across New York City on a faster timeline.
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USDOT releases climate adaptation and resilience plan
By introducing the climate adaptation and resilience plan, the U.S. Department of Transportation is supporting the whole-of-government approach to confronting the climate crisis.
