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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

King County Metro ceases operations of 2 on-demand pilot programs

The pilots were designed as 12-month research projects to test innovative solutions to immediate transportation needs.

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Transit Dispatchesby Steven HigashideNovember 26, 2019

Agencies must step up to achieve transportation equity

In the course of researching my book Better Buses, Better Cities, I was proud to see agencies taking the challenge head on.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2019

Public transit investment in large metro areas reap a better return, study finds

The research data collected from 48 metropolitan areas in the U.S. showed a positive correlation between ridership, residential density, and the convenience of using public transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Report finds on-demand transportation can boost public transit usage

For the report, “On-Demand Transit Can Unlock Urban Mobility,” the BCG researchers analyzed four services in the U.S. and Germany.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2019

Report finds 62% of U.S. workers didn't apply for job due to commute

Research highlights how commuting leads to lower productivity, higher costs, longer workdays, and different lifestyle choices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Report helps determine how much transit reduces pollution emissions

Researchers used tap-on tap-off rider data to quantify the emissions saved by buses and commuter rail lines.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Rail tunnel heat could be captured to warm homes, research says

Heat from the tunnel would cover up to 80% of the heating needs of local apartments in Lausanne, Switzerland throughout winter.

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Newsby StaffJune 18, 2019

CTE to lead national advanced tech transit vehicle advisory panel

Group will streamline multiple advanced bus research and education resources into a cohesive FTA-led program.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Reports outline barriers, enabling factors to electric bus adoption

Investment in electric buses and other low-carbon tech needs to double over the next two decades to keep global warming below safe thresholds, according to research.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

New Flyer partners to test autonomous bus tech

The technology will be tested at Robotic Research facilities in late 2019, with closed course operation anticipated for 2020.

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