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ArticlesApril 12, 2022

More Than a Trend: Transit Agencies Address Equity in Own Organizations, Communities

Public transit agencies emphasized the importance of equity during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re taking action to have it show in their own organizations and local communities.

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NewsApril 11, 2022

MaaS Market Projected to Reach $40.1 Billion by 2030

The ride hailing segment is expected to command the largest share of the mobility as a service market due to its global acceptance at all levels.

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NewsApril 8, 2022

WMATA Releases first-Ever 10-Year Strategic Plan for Joint Development

The bold 10-year initiative establishes a goal to execute 20 joint development agreements by 2032, strengthening coordination with local jurisdictional partners and streamlining processes for private development partners.

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NewsApril 8, 2022

Flywheel's New Partnership to Allow Taxi Drivers to Fulfill Uber Trip Requests

Flywheel's 50,000 drivers will have the ability to provide service for those requesting rides in the Uber app.

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NewsApril 7, 2022

MBTA Resolves ADA Violation Allegations

In resolving the investigation, the MBTA has implemented a policy that incentivizes ride sharing companies to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles available for hire.

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NewsApril 5, 2022

RTC’s Club Ride Program Offers Relief from Record Gas Prices

The free program offers carpool matching service, as well as a limited-time offer to try transit.

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NewsMarch 30, 2022

California, INIT Sign Agreement for Open Loop Fare Payment Technologies

INIT was the only company awarded for both the payment acceptance devices and fare processing software.

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NewsMarch 29, 2022

INIT Technology Empowers RIPTA's Fare-Free Pilot Project

The agency set up a zone-based fare structure by drawing a digital geographic boundary or "geofence" around the City of Central Falls.

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NewsMarch 23, 2022

President Biden, US DOT Announce $2.9B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

Combining three major discretionary grant programs into one Multimodal Projects Discretionary Grant opportunity reduces the burden for state and local applicants and increases the pipeline of “shovel-worthy” projects that are now possible because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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NewsMarch 21, 2022

Public AV Service Gains New Grant Funding for Expansion

Arlington RAPID has been selected to receive additional funding to continue to integrate autonomous vehicles into existing Via Arlington service.

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