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Transit Dispatchesby Joel Stutheit September 16, 2026

Building a Winning FTA Grant Proposal: Why Propane Autogas is the Pragmatic Choice for Fleet Resilience

 With $610 million available through the FY 2026 Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program and the Low or No Emission Grant Program, agencies must build a compelling case before the September 21 deadline that balances environmental compliance with operational feasibility.

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This year’s host was the City of Rimini, Italy, assisted by the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.
Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJuly 6, 2026

Velo-city Conference 2026: Latest Trends in Cycling as Part of Urban Mobility

The global cycling conference highlighted how cities are integrating bicycles into multimodal transportation networks, expanding cycle tourism and reshaping urban mobility.

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Building Stronger Cultures Through Kindness
Transit Dispatchesby Brian DicksonJune 26, 2026

Kindness Isn’t Soft...It’s Strategic.

Mike Bismeyer — often known as “The Kindness Guy” — has spent more than 17 years in public transit and mobility, serving in industry leadership roles, speaking across North America, and advocating for stronger workplace cultures. But his message doesn’t come from theory. It comes from lived experience.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyMay 25, 2026

Inside ITF 2026: Transport Reacts to A Challenging World

Transport leaders from around the world gathered in Leipzig, Germany, for the 2026 International Transport Forum to discuss resilience, climate impacts, supply chains and the future of sustainable mobility.

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Opening art for Every Ride Tells a Story — But You’re Not Just Selling the Ride
Transit Dispatchesby Brian DicksonFebruary 23, 2026

Every Ride Tells a Story — But You’re Not Just Selling the Ride

You’re selling the moment, the meaning, and the emotion behind it.

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Transit Dispatchesby Dan VerbskyJanuary 26, 2026

How Digital Signage is Reshaping the Traveler Experience at Transportation Hubs

What was once a landscape of static signs has evolved into a responsive, immersive environment powered by real-time visual communication.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyDecember 19, 2025

Latest Trends in Urban Mobility from Polis Conference 2025

Polis comprises cities and regions, as well as corporate partners, from across Europe, promoting the development and implementation of sustainable mobility. This year’s event had over a thousand attendees across various policy forums and an exhibition.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardOctober 29, 2025

Why Transit Leaders Require Better Tools for Operational Clarity In Today’s Tech-Fragmented Environment

Across North America and beyond, transit agency officials are contending with a perfect storm of operational headaches and strategic challenges that hamper daily service and long-term progress.

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Transit Dispatchesby Colin ParentOctober 22, 2025

The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can’t Build Transit

It is no secret that transit in the U.S. is slow and expensive to build.

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Safety Cornerby Jim ScottOctober 15, 2025

Improving Transit Accessibility by Offering Assistive Listening

Did you know that there are literally tens of millions of people worldwide with hearing loss, many of whom will use some form of public transit at some point?

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From the Editor'sby Joel Stutheit October 8, 2025

How Propane is Keeping EVs on the Road

Propane-powered EV charging offers reliability and scalability without sacrificing emissions goals.

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Transit Dispatchesby Anna AllwrightSeptember 24, 2025

Why Transport Sustainability Should Focus on People Instead of Cars

Simply incentivizing electrification is not enough to make a meaningful impact; we must shift our focus toward prioritizing public transportation and infrastructure.

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