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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

Study Weighs Use of AV Fleets as First, Last Mile Solution

MTI researchers examine three types of access services to transit in the San Francisco Bay Area: a fleet of AVs for single passenger service, shared microtransit service, and meeting point multi-passenger service.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

15 Projects Awarded Funding to Improve Accessibility Through Tech

The projects will enable communities to showcase innovative business partnerships, technologies, and practices that promote independent mobility for all.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

CALACT Lands Grant to Develop Open Data, Open Source Tech

The program will enable access to online transit trip planning for disadvantaged riders in California, Oregon, and Washington, such as riders with disabilities, rural and demand-responsive riders, and riders of eligibility-restricted services.

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ArticlesJanuary 7, 2021

3 Things to Look Forward to in 2021

Regaining momentum will take time, but there are some short-term expectations we can look forward to.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2021

SunLine Launches Modified ‘Refueled’ Initiative

The transit agency will only be introducing its Consolidated Fixed Route Network at a Level 3 service and its SunRide microtransit service at this time.

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

Atlanta Agencies Add Token Transit Mobile Ticketing

Both Xpress and GCT will be offering a 50% discount on the first purchase made through the Token Transit app during the months of January and February.

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NewsDecember 18, 2020

L.A. Mayor Announces Urban Air Mobility Partnership

Working with L.A.’s Urban Movement Labs, this one-year program will engage and empower residents to shape the future of the region’s airspace.

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NewsDecember 18, 2020

GreenPower Delivers First AV to Florida's JTA

The JTA is currently working with local colleges, medical campuses, and other partners to create the nation’s first public transportation network powered by autonomous vehicles.

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NewsDecember 17, 2020

RTC Launches Contactless Cash Payment Option

The new feature allows for a quick, convenient, and contactless way to ride and is another avenue that the agency is pursuing to make the environment safer for public transportation customers.

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NewsDecember 16, 2020

Dayton RTA Launches Cash Payment Option for Mobile Tickets

RTA has also announced the installation of Justride validation units onboard its fleet of buses.

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