Researchers find Uber boosts public transit ridership
Mass-transit ridership was estimated using NTD data, which differentiates between different modes of travel.
Mass-transit ridership was estimated using NTD data, which differentiates between different modes of travel.
Chariot will use Ford Smart Mobility’s dynamic-routing technology to deliver service at the county's largest park-and-ride.
More than 50% of America’s largest cities are preparing for AVs — up from less than 10% three years ago, according to group.
One of the industry professionals to participate in a conversation with Trapeze Group's Paul Comfort was Dr. Robert Schneider, Executive Director at Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission. Their discussion revolves around the potential impact of autonomous vehicles to the cities that adopt them and how the technology is “always going to have a human touch to it.”
Mobility, technology, and new vehicles were just some of the highlights of event held Oct. 1 to 3.
Employment and population growth were primarily responsible for the remainder of the worsening congestion.
One of the most innovative CEOs in America and CEO of Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), Robbie Makinen, joined Paul Comfort to discuss the need to interweave new technology into public transportation. He also shared an idea of how KCATA might adopt autonomous vehicles into their service.
Asked if the incorporation of autonomous vehicles could benefit Memphis, Gary Rosenfeld, CEO of Memphis Area Transit Authority, said that it could assist in limiting transit deserts, in a conversation with Trapeze Group's Paul Comfort. But, to unleash the full potential of autonomous vehicles we need to wait for the public’s acceptance of this technology.
Trial with Lohr Cristal will compliment or replace existing bus lines and will test public reaction to new types of vehicles and services.
Lauren Skiver, GM and CEO of SunLine Transit, notes that transit agencies are in the transportation business, which includes walking, biking, scooters, buses, trains, etc., in a conversation with Trapeze Group's Paul Comfort. Skiver adds that autonomous vehicles would become part of transit agencies, not bring about the end of them.
Under the terms of the contract, the contractor will directly supervise D.C. Circulator’s daily operations for six Circulator routes and maintain its 72-bus fleet.
Held once again in Indianapolis, this year's event featured a look at AVs and electric vehicles, as well as new offerings from BYD, MCI, and Micro Bird Commercial.
By the end of November, the on-demand service is on track to surpass 100,000 rides.
The vehicles are accessible to wheelchair passengers and will operate seven days a week beginning next week.
The CEO joins Paul Comfort to discuss the need to interweave new technology into public transportation.
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