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Pace Suburban Bus launches first electric paratransit vehicle
Pace has introduced its first electric paratransit vehicle, advancing the agency's Project Zero plan to achieve a zero-emissions fleet by 2040.
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Freebike with Sfey payment technology makes e-biking a breeze
Cities around the world are taking significant steps towards a more sustainable tomorrow with micro-mobility options. One of the projects aiming for a greener future is Freebike, a platform for bike and e-bike sharing. Offering a convenient, accessible, and environmentally friendly way for residents and visitors to explore their urban…
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FTA funding to enhance accessibility in U.S. transit systems
FTA has announced $343 million in federal funding to retrofit aging rail transit systems across eight states, enhancing accessibility and aligning stations with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
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New initiative by TfW boosts confidence for visually impaired travellers
Transport for Wales has launched a new initiative employing Travel Companion teams at key stations to boost confidence and provide support for visually impaired travellers.
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TfL and KeolisAmey launch Access DLR trial to enhance accessibility
TfL and KeolisAmey Docklands have initiated the Access DLR trial to enhance accessibility on the DLR, allowing passengers to pre-book assistance and providing feedback for potential permanent services.
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Saint-Denis station transformation enhances accessibility and intermodality
The redevelopment of Saint-Denis station aims to enhance accessibility and intermodality in Île-de-France through features like an underground passage, lifts and platform enhancements.
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Auckland Transport introduces sign language on public transport signage
Auckland Transport integrates New Zealand Sign Language into digital displays at Waitematā (Britomart) train station, advancing accessibility and safety for the deaf community.
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New technology trials to enhance bus accessibility across New South Wales
New technologies trialled in NSW aim to enhance bus accessibility for vision-impaired and mobility-challenged passengers, empowering them to use public transport more independently.
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Venturing into generative AI to enhance the passenger experience
Kerry Phillipson, Retail Project Manager at Arriva UK Trains, speaks to Intelligent Transport’s Halimah Haque about the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence within the public transport sector, with a key focus on enhancing information to improve customer interactions.
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Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 30 – Jennifer Sanders, North Texas Innovation Alliance
In this latest episode of the Intelligent Transport Podcast, Editorial Assistant Halimah Haque sat down with Jennifer Sanders, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North Texas Innovation Alliance, to discuss the alliance's pivotal role in driving innovation and collaboration in the public transportation sector of North Texas.
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Portsmouth’s first zero-emission electric buses hit the road
The new electric vehicles signify the arrival of the region’s first zero-emission buses, and are the first of 62 to enter service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport by Summer 2024.
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GTR expands innovative app to enhance accessibility for visually impaired passengers
GTR collaborates with Sight Loss Councils to extend the ground-breaking Aira app, providing essential support for blind and partially sighted passengers navigating railway stations.
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Paris metro stations equipped with accessible real-time information panels
With features such as enlarged fonts, enhanced colour contrasts and improved audio announcements, the real-time information panels introduced by Île-de-France Mobilités and RATP in Paris metro stations will cater to diverse passenger needs.
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Driving MaaS for sustainable and efficient transport in cities
Mobility-as-a-Service continues to evolve rapidly, revolutionising the way that people navigate urban environments. By integrating various transportation services into a single platform, MaaS enables the offering of seamless, convenient and often cost-effective mobility solutions. For Intelligent Transport, Mariusz Zabrocki, UK General Manager at FREENOW, shares his thoughts on how MaaS…
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Portsmouth bus passengers to benefit from real-time service information
As part of efforts to improve travel information and make travel easier for passengers, Portsmouth City Council will be adding over 300 real-time information screens to bus stops throughout the city.
