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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 30, 2019

From mobile apps to microtransit, MetroLINK charges ahead

The Rock Island County, Ill.-based transit agency continues to explore ways to better serve its communities.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Pittsburgh launches initiative to improve community mobility

Pittsburgh Mobility Collective is a self-organized collective of last-mile and alternate-commute mobility providers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Virgin Hyperloop One to build test track in Saudi Arabia

Traveling from Riyadh to Jeddah would take 76 minutes (currently over 10 hours) utilizing the land bridge for passengers/freight.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

Calif.'s move to zero-emission vehicles will boost state's revenues

If the target of five million EVs by 2030 is met, the state will collect $2B more in revenue than if it moves at slower rate, new report says.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

COTA's 5-year plan focused on advancing mobility, opportunity

At the center of COTA’s Strategic Plan 2019-2024 is a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which is of core importance to the organization.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

U. of Minnesota report ranks job accessibility by bicycle

The study incorporates traffic stress and cycling comfort in its evaluation of access to destinations by bicycle.

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NewsJuly 24, 2019

How Transportation Works in Stockholm and Copenhagen: Part II

Expanding on Part I, the author takes a further look at public transport, including rail and micromobility options in the region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

TNCs divert riders from public transit, cost MBTA $20 million: Study

Analysis shows ride-hailing companies add traffic, reduce MBTA ridership, and increase greenhouse gas emissions across region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2019

VIA's Link service reaches major milestone after first 2 months

The first of its kind service in San Antonio and Bexar County allows transit riders to schedule trips on minivans when they need them.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2019

Via, Trinity Metro launch on-demand shared transit service

ZIPZONE marks Via’s third on-demand public transportation deployment in Texas, joining successful shared transit deployments in the neighboring cities of Arlington and Austin.

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