Director, National Center for Transit Research, Center for Urban Transportation Research, College of Engineering, University of South Florida

Joel Volinski
Director, National Center for Transit Research at CUTR/USF

Director, National Center for Transit Research at CUTR/USF
Director, National Center for Transit Research, Center for Urban Transportation Research, College of Engineering, University of South Florida
Although the implementation of automated vehicles on a large scale is probably 20 years or more in the future, it is a subject that will get increased attention in the next few years. So, what does this have to do with public transportation? No one has a crystal ball on this subject, but it is worth considering the possible changes that could impact the use and provision of public transit.
Read More →While transit agency partnerships with other public agencies have resulted in increased ridership, revenue and service, some have also actively entered partnerships with private entities with similar results.
Read More →As funding from state and federal agencies continues to be more difficult to secure, local transit systems have found a variety of new partners that not only help pay for new hours of service, but can also provide opportunities for transit agencies to restructure service in parts of the community. These partnerships can also result in improving the transit agency’s image and relevance in a community, and improved quality of service.
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