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Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 27, 2025

How Santa Maria Regional Transit Became a National Model for Smart, Sustainable Mobility

From all-electric buses and real-time data analytics to an autonomous security robot, SMRT is showing how smaller transit systems can lead the way in modernization.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 27, 2025

TARTA, ETA Transit Redefine Dispatch Communications

For its modernization and results, the ETA/TARTA project has earned a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award for Operational Efficiency.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 20, 2025

Boston's MBTA, AlphaRoute Redefine Paratransit Efficiency with NDSP Optimization Breakthrough

Because of the increase in efficiency, cost savings, and more, the MBTA and AlphaRoute have won one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Paratransit.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 18, 2025

How TriMet is Leading the Way with Solar-Powered Digital Signage

In recognition of its trailblazing approach, TriMet and Connectpoint were named an Innovative Solutions Award winner for Technology.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsJuly 10, 2025

Innovation Showcase: Autonomous Buses Are on the Horizon

Autonomous vehicle technology has advanced dramatically and will likely reach mass markets in 2027. We examine how the technology is developed and what it means for public transportation systems and driverless buses.

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New York R211 Subway Train
ArticlesJanuary 29, 2025

120 Years of Transit Innovation: NYC’s Subway Pushes Transit Systems Forward

After 120 years of operation, the New York City subway system has made several innovations and continues to be at the forefront of finding ways to improve the rider and operator experience.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

NY-Area Agencies Test Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention

The Operational Efficiency and Human Capital Utilization challenges were announced in January 2023 and solicited nearly 150 applications from across the world.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2019

Smart transit project proposals missing the mark, study says

Study says projects were proposed for areas in which those who work there might benefit from them more than those who live there.

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Transit Dispatchesby Donna AmatoJuly 3, 2019

Transit isn't 'smart' unless it's equitable

Agencies need to remember the human factor when considering how to provide real-time transportation information to customers.

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High school intern today…transportation employee tomorrow?

Internship programs that provide real-world learning and hands-on training can be beneficial employment recruitment tools for the organizations that extend them and the participating students.

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