Transit agencies are laser-focused on improving safety, security, and efficiency in their mass transit systems, and they are increasingly looking to new advancements and use cases in surveillance technology to do so.
A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a greater sense of comfort for passengers who share cultural backgrounds with transit personnel.
Part of the largest transit expansion program in the country, Sound Transit’s transformative Lynnwood Link Extension opened at the end of August.
RTLS technology, which allows for the precise tracking of vehicles, equipment, and personnel within transit yards, is transforming how these facilities operate, providing tangible benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, and safety.
METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Swiftly CEO/Co-Founder Jonny Simkin about the Hopthru acquisition, the power of data, transit’s readiness to assess new technologies, and much more.
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The project was selected as METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winner for Sustainability.
The integration of Square with INIT's MOBILEvario back-office fare management and clearing software has resulted in an inclusive solution that addresses the dynamic needs of riders; therefore, it was selected as a METRO Innovative Solutions Award Winner for fare collection.
Ensuring the safety and security of operators, passengers, and pedestrians in public transit is crucial.
RTD’s partnership with Transit and Masabi earned it a METRO Innovative Solutions Award for Customer Experience.
Two divergent visions for the federal transit role must also focus on the supply chain.
With the new partnership, the company will now operate the routes 24/7, including service to Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; White Marsh, Md.; and Philadelphia, and connecting passengers to the 100 destinations Peter Pan already serves.
After finding significant success, CTS, FAST, and their supplier partner TRC have earned one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Mobility.
With issues caused by the COVID pandemic now in the rearview mirror, the agency is focused on growing its ridership and goal to go 100% zero emissions.
For its fearless jump into technology and improving the customer experience, LT was selected as a winner of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award for Efficiency.
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