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As public transit continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., advances in propulsion, software, ITS, fare collection and other areas will have a direct effect on ridership in the next decade.
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The Uber website proudly states that, “Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 200 cities today, Uber's rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer.” Such hype is common on corporate websites, but when the braggadocio is backed up by an article in the Wall Street Journal that discloses a valuation of $41 billion their ambitious words take on relevance.
Read More →Voters across five states approved 13 of 16 public transit measures on Election Day, securing funding for expansions, operations, and infrastructure improvements nationwide.
Read More →About 50% of those surveyed said listening to somebody talk on their cellphone is the most annoying behavior on public transportation, followed by people who won't give up their seats for handicapped or senior citizen passengers.
Read More →In 2017, nearly 60% of all installed IoT devices in smart cities were used in smart commercial buildings and transportation. IoT devices can help the public transportation industry reduce costs in significant ways. Consider these four ways IoT is impacting the transportation industry’s bottom line...
Read More →The results also show that cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic tend to rank higher for public transit.
Read More →Public transit ridership hit pre-pandemic highs in 2024, fueling a $93.4B industry that drives jobs, economic growth, and community access.
Read More →Visa revealed the results from a recent survey conducted by the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute (VEEI) and ThoughtLab.
Read More →How public transportation figures into cities’ and states’ climate change commitments, even after the U.S. announces its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
Read More →The second international workshop shared insights and best practices for large-scale event preparedness and execution.
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