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Safety Cornerby James GoochMarch 16, 2021

How Fare Payment Innovations are Helping Bring Riders Back to Transit

Alongside discussions around safety measures, such as limiting or staggering ridership to better enable physical distancing, mandatory mask wearing, and the introduction of rules and changes enabling safe increases in system capacity, agencies have been accelerating operational changes that were already being examined pre-pandemic.

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Safety Cornerby Kayla LairdMarch 11, 2021

Inside Look: DCTA’s Historical Winter Weather Response

In typical Texas fashion, our weather unleashed a historical winter storm one week and blessed us with 70-degree weather the next week. We decided to document what went down and how we dealt with it.

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5 Ways Tech Will Transform Public Transit in 2021

With mobile ticketing, upgrades to reduce emissions, and even the creation of e-scooters, technology is making transit more accessible and appealing for users, while also reducing its environmental impact.

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Safety Cornerby Julie PeelMarch 3, 2021

Prioritizing Health and Safety to Rebuild Passenger Trust

Going the extra mile to ensure our passengers feel at ease, are confident, and trust that their health and safety needs are met remain our top priority — before, during, and after this pandemic.

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Transit Dispatchesby John FogelFebruary 17, 2021

Rain or Shine, Halogen Bulbs Are Today’s Smart Lighting Choice for Commuter Railcars

With their longevity and affordable price tag, halogen bulbs represent an untapped resource for transit agencies that are looking to save money without sacrificing performance.

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Transit Dispatchesby Michael HughesJanuary 27, 2021

Realities of Running an EV Fleet and Mixed-Fueling Environment

Though it won’t happen overnight, successfully completing an electric vehicle (EV) fleet pilot will send you well on your way toward the reality of living with an EV fleet and mixed-fueling environment.

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Transit Dispatchesby Chris McCarthyJanuary 20, 2021

Post-Pandemic Priorities for the Transit Industry

Even with the rollout of a vaccine this year, the transit industry has been altered for the foreseeable future. What will that future be?

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJanuary 13, 2021

Cycling in the Netherlands: Highlights from Polis 2020

The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but nevertheless, was a chance for the European, and wider world, to exchange best practices in sustainable mobility, observe the latest trends, and for the host cities to welcome guests from across the continent.

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Transit Dispatchesby Stephanie SchrauthJanuary 6, 2021

Why Products (Not Projects) are the Future of Mobility

In one of my first weeks, a developer told me, “We work on what we want to, when we want to, and we will let you know when it’s done.” To which I replied, “I’m sorry, but that’s not how real life works.”

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Transit Dispatchesby Ben HaynieDecember 16, 2020

How Cities and Transit Can Continue Seamless Operations During Times of Protest

Transit agencies play a pivotal role in ensuring civilians are safe during protests, while providing them the opportunity for a safe ride to and from the event.

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Safety Cornerby Kirk GoinsDecember 9, 2020

How Transit Can Leverage Information Technology to Respond to and Prepare for Crises

Transit systems and their technology partners are working together to adjust operations, provide passengers with up-to-date information, and ensure a safe transit environment.

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Transit Dispatchesby Boz LindgrenDecember 2, 2020

How to Design an Equitable Bus Shelter

Bus stops are the physical gateways to economic opportunity in urban environments, connecting people to jobs, schools, and health care. But these bus shelters rarely transcend their ultra-utilitarian form, with more attention paid to durability than inspired functional design.

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