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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloMarch 12, 2024

Bus, Pedestrian Incident? What Trip Was It?

In reading news reports of several bus-pedestrian knockdowns/fatalities that have been reported in several locations around the country, I noticed they all had one thing in common.

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Transit Dispatchesby Andrew Young March 5, 2024

Introducing a Global Organization for Public Transit Professionals

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.

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Safety Cornerby Lottie WestfieldFebruary 27, 2024

Taking A Look at 5 Boston MBTA Accessibility Initiatives

Over the past two decades, the agency has progressed leaps and bounds in terms of improving accessibility for local citizens.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschFebruary 20, 2024

Opportunity Rarely Knocks…It Simply Passes By

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Armir HarrisFebruary 13, 2024

Execution Over Strategy: The Entrepreneurial Game-Changer in A Fast-Paced World

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jason LamonicaFebruary 6, 2024

Tech’s Role in Blue Collar Staffing

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersJanuary 30, 2024

Billions More Flowing To A Vital Sector Not to Be Overlooked

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardJanuary 23, 2024

Paris Is Great, But Here's Where the Green Mobility Revolution Is Happening

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Giles BaileyJanuary 9, 2024

Polis Conference 2023 Focuses on Latest Trends in Urban 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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mary Scott NabersJanuary 3, 2024

$8B Rail Project Funding Should Stir Interest in 2024

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschDecember 19, 2023

How to Know If You’re Ready To Turn The Page On 2023

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.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott ShepardDecember 13, 2023

Helsinki Case Study Confirms Infrastructure Influences Behavior

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.

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