Articles

Security and Safety•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•May 13, 2019

How Transit Can Help Prevent Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery affecting victims worldwide, including in the U.S.

New Mobility•by Bruce Abel and Lauren Isaac•May 9, 2019

Takeaways from Denver's Driverless Shuttle Deployment

The project goal is to assess the reliability and availability of an AV shuttle service and its applicability to a transit application.

Motorcoach•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•May 7, 2019

How Operators Can Better Recruit, Retain Drivers

As the industry continues to struggle to identify and keep qualified drivers onboard, retaining the drivers that are already at an operation could often be an overlooked remedy.

Paratransit•Cover Story•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•May 6, 2019

Transit Increases On-Demand Options for Wheelchair Users

While many have found success expanding mobility options for its paratransit clients, many agencies are now looking to provide that same level of service to those that need wheelchairs and other ambulatory devices.

Technology•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•May 2, 2019

Tech brings greater flexibility for GRTC paratransit customers

The platform, known as Amble, is provided by Routematch.

New Mobility•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•May 2, 2019

COTA focuses on providing greater mobilty to Columbus region

President/CEO Joanna Pinkerton discusses the agency's biggest challenges as well as how it plans to evolve to better fit riders' needs.

Management•Cover Story•by James Blue, Publisher•April 4, 2019

Balancing equity, sustainability an ongoing challenge for transit

METRO Magazine Publisher James Blue's column from the April issue.

Technology•by METRO Staff•April 2, 2019

Product Roundup: Electric Bus Solutions

Some of the latest battery-electric bus charging and software programs from INIT, ABB, Momentum Dynamics, and Optibus.

Rail•Cover Story•by Tom Wolf•April 1, 2019

Tempe Streetcar critical to expanding rail service

The 3.7-mile track circulates around the ASU campus, through downtown Tempe, and along a rapidly growing business district.

New Mobility•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•March 28, 2019

TNC Partnerships Can Boost Transit's Mobility Offerings, Save Money

Ride-hailing companies are fast becoming key partners in quest to offer transit customers more options in hopes of improving both ridership and connectivity.

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