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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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Influx of Federal Funds Spurring Rail Improvements Nationwide

Rail projects are being launched in states throughout the country. Much of the funding requires a focus on projects that improve safety while also enhancing and/or upgrading rail infrastructure so the projects reflect that mandate.

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Our DEI Evolution: Understanding Who We Want to Be – It’s a Journey

Understanding who you want to be as a company or even as a person is a key element of the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) evolution. Every path is unique. Every path is part of a bigger journey.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJune 22, 2022

Post-COVID Ridership Recovery: Klaipeda Public Transport Use Case

As we slowly begin to emerge from the pandemic, some very interesting trends are starting to present themselves. Specifically, in the world of mobility and public transport, we’re beginning to witness levels of commercial, recreation, and leisure activities not seen since late 2019/early 2020.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJune 14, 2022

Mobility, Focus on Accessibility Highlight ITF 2022

The International Transport Forum (ITF) returned to Leipzig, Germany in late May 2022 for its annual event, which was in person again this year. This was following a virtual event last year and a cancelled event the year before due to the pandemic.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJune 1, 2022

Leveraging AI/ML to Improve Public Transit Equity, Access, and Operational Efficiencies

Public transit has struggled to retain passengers in North America for many years, while in Europe it has proven to be a fundamental public good. This divergence in the role of public shared mobility versus private individualized mobility has reached a tipping point during the COVID pandemic.

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Federal Authorities Now Launching Programs to Promote P3s

Someone asked me recently if public-private partnerships (P3s) are just a fad or a delivery method that will ultimately be the country’s future. There’s no doubt about the answer. Public-private partnerships are here to stay.

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Transit Dispatchesby Julie ScharffMay 18, 2022

Fare Capping Is Ushering in the Future of Commuting

As public transportation modernizes and work schedules become more flexible, operators need to keep pace and offer riders options for their daily commutes.

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Transit Dispatchesby Dan VerbskyMay 11, 2022

Mass Transit Hubs Made More Adaptable, Efficient by Top-Quality Digital Signage

In recent years, as businesses have been forced to adapt and recover in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has been relied upon more than ever.

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