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Swedish City Asks Travelers to Walk Instead of Riding the Bus
To inspire people to walk instead of overcrowding buses and trams in the center of the Gothenburg, Västtrafik turned its iconic tram map into a walking map.
To inspire people to walk instead of overcrowding buses and trams in the center of the Gothenburg, Västtrafik turned its iconic tram map into a walking map.
The plan has remained focused on equity, affordability, and ease-of-travel for customers, even as the financial challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic mounted.
Over 2,900 DART employees are potentially eligible for the Hero Pay package, including those employees whose core functions pose a hazardous threat because of the nature of their work and their direct interaction with the public.
Researchers have published their findings in Science of The Total Environment, highlighting that using public transport in the UK during a pandemic outbreak has a six-fold increased risk of contracting an acute respiratory infection.
The goal was not only to help relocate those in need, but to also assist them in accessing services to meet the needs of those with mental health concerns and the homeless during the pandemic.
Luminator Technology Group and Grignard Company will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, July 14, hosted by METRO Magazine. To register, click here.
The shuttle, called SMU Express, connects the SMU campus with SMU/Mockingbird Station and nearby apartments.
The Series-E systems will be produced at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Endicott, N.Y., which provide more than 1,300 high-tech jobs in the state.
As the industry landscape changes with new technology innovations in propulsion systems, software developments, and what “transit service” means, another aspect of the overall ecosystem has evolved: contract purchasing of zero-emission buses.
The study, to be conducted over the next few months, will include examining the effectiveness of the UVC wavelength in killing viruses as well as electronically mapping the interior of different bus models to determine the best placement for the UVC source.
Aegis bonds to the surface and creates an environment that prevents organisms from attaching and thriving on treated surfaces.
The app’s new mobile fare feature is part of Metro Transit’s efforts to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep both passengers and transit employees safe by providing a contactless, visually validated fare option.
The Propane Education and Research Council shares information on a new energy source for fleets and its benefits.
The project is focused on the successful demonstration of automated technology on public roads, collection of relevant data to inform future policymaking, and advancement of Advanced Driving Assist System technology for enhanced safety.
On the latest episode of METROspectives, Uber's head of of global policy discusses the tech firm's latest partnership with Marin Transit, mobility in a post COVID era, and more.
Like many transit agencies around the nation, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is implementing additional measures to promote social distancing onboard buses and at JTA facilities.
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