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Transit Dispatches

Alex Roman

Alex Roman

Executive Editor

Transit Dispatches is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and analysis in public transportation, motorcoach travel, and sustainable mobility. From city buses to luxury motorcoaches, we explore the evolving landscape and help you stay informed and ahead of the curve with expert insights on transit innovations, fleet management, passenger experience, and policy updates.

Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardSeptember 12, 2023

Reimagining How Cities Can Leverage Holistic Platforms For Urban Mobility Solutions

When it comes to designing transit and transportation solutions that reduce traffic congestion and improve on-time arrival rates, we seem to have a problem. It seems we are focused on all the wrong things.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jackie EdwardsSeptember 5, 2023

Innovation Addresses the Needs of Older Adults, ADA Passengers in Rural Areas

Access to reliable transportation ensures that older adults and people with disabilities living in rural areas are able to get the healthcare they need.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardAugust 15, 2023

AI pilot study set to launch in Helsinki and Chicago

The aim is to better understand rider behavior, reduce illegal parking and pavement riding, and harvest granular data to assist planners and policymakers looking to identify infrastructure gaps.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJuly 12, 2023

Barcelona's Mobility Picture As It Hosts UITP Congress

The UITP Global Congress was in Barcelona in early June 2023. It has been a long journey to get to get to the 64th UITP Congress, with a number of postponements, and ultimately, the cancellation of the last Congress that was scheduled to be held in Melbourne due to the pandemic.

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Modern Security Tools Are Helping Address Public Transportation Challenges

Violence against New York City bus and subway workers is up 29% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Los Angeles, assaults on bus and train drivers have risen 24% since 2021. And in Minneapolis, crime on public transportation is up 66% in the first quarter of 2023 alone.

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Transit Dispatchesby Arthur GaudetJune 27, 2023

A Way Out of The Transit Labor Shortage

Long before the effects of COVID-19, the public transit industry saw a shortage of vehicle operators and maintainers. During the Covid era, that shortage became more acute — to the extent that many systems have curtailed service due to a lack of staff.

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