This year’s National Get on Board Day (April 25) is a great chance to raise awareness about the importance of public transportation, showcasing the many benefits it brings to communities.
Amongst European capital cities, Budapest, Hungary, most represents the merging of unique and multiple settlements into a coherent metropolitan unit.
Thought leader and 21-time best-selling author Seth Godin recently shared in his daily blog a sentence that captured our attention “more and better aren't the same…" Indeed, and the space between more and better is the state of the public transit industry’s crossroad.
Although it is 100-plus years of age and has over 35,000 members, few public transit professionals are aware of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, or CILT.
Some have paraphrased it to suggest that "opportunity knocks but once," suggesting it will pass by unless acted upon and the window of opportunity closes. The phrase itself dates back to England in the 1600s, but has lived on and even been amplified, including by a 1990 movie starring Dana Carvey.
While it's correct that "culture eats strategy for breakfast," in the entrepreneurial realm, this isn't about undermining strategy. It’s about elevating the importance of a vibrant, execution-driven culture.
The labor market in the U.S. is experiencing unique circumstances born from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While white-collar workers are beginning to trim their workforce, there is still a significant shortage of blue-collar workers.
The Federal Transit Administration has about $4.5 billion available in 2024 for transit projects of all types. This includes bus rapid transit projects, light rail, and commuter rail initiatives.
The world has experienced fundamental changes over the past several years, especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic. This is especially true when it comes to urbanism and mobility.
The annual POLIS mobility conference was held in Leuven, Belgium Nov. 29 to 30. The conference is the largest event held by the Brussels-based POLIS group, which is composed of cities and regions, as well as some corporate partners from across Europe, promoting sustainable transport solutions.
In December, the FRA announced $8.1 billion in funding for passenger rail projects. The funding is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act that Congress passed several years ago, but the funding now is flowing aggressively.
As we reach the end of another calendar year, the opportunity to reflect on the year disappearing behind us and the excitement to embrace the possibility of the year before us invites the topic of planning.
The Helsinki E-Scooter Safety Tech Case Study has been published, and the results are in, confirming that a deficient bicycle lane network is causing users to ride on sidewalks.
Undoubtedly, the transportation technology industry has undergone a remarkable digital transformation over the past decade.
The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the Reconnecting Communities Program and supports projects that remove or mitigate barriers to community connectivity. Benefits that result include better mobility, economic stimulus, equity, and citizen benefits.
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