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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 Scott ShepardSeptember 7, 2022

How Big Data & AI Strengthens Public Transit for the Post COVID City

Many small to mid-sized public transit agencies are sitting on a treasure trove of data from a variety of hardware and software sources. However, most do not have the capabilities to extract value from that data to gain insights into past, present, and future ridership demand and make meaningful projections.

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Transit Dispatchesby Meera BhaskarAugust 24, 2022

What Eligible Fleets Need to Know About the SS4A Grant Program

The U.S. is facing a public crisis when it comes to transportation and safety — over the last decade, more than 370,000 roadway deaths related to transportation incidents have occurred.

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Transit Dispatchesby Pavel IlievAugust 17, 2022

What 5G Means for Public Transportation

China and European countries are ahead of the U.S. when it comes to implementing 5G, but progress is being made daily with 5G already available in dozens of major U.S. cities.

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Transit Dispatchesby Anna AllwrightAugust 10, 2022

Who is Smart Transportation for?

In leading cities like Singapore, London, and New York, groundbreaking technologies, including artificial intelligence, sensors, and the Internet of Things, are helping companies and policymakers improve residents’ and visitors’ quality of life.

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Mobility Hub Projects are Abundant; Each Requires Diverse Types of Contracting Partners

Public officials in Austin, Texas hope that an ongoing multi-billion-dollar transit authority project there will reduce automobile traffic by 50% when completed. Whether that goal is reachable or not is undetermined, but the project is indicative of a shift in public transit throughout the country.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJuly 20, 2022

From Commuter to Active Traveler: An Expat’s Mobility Perspective

From the day I was born, my life has been shaped by the automobile. You see, I was born and raised in Los Angeles. Regardless of the tired cliches, it is true, L.A. is a dominant car culture and that translates into music, art, cinema, and even cuisine.

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