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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 StaffOctober 8, 2019

Helicopter service to help Bay Area commuters bypass traffic

Voom, an Airbus company, announced the launch of its service in the U.S., starting with the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

Ad campaign uses 30,000 toy cars to get drivers to take the bus

If 30K car drivers would travel by bus, it would erase more than 60 football fields of cars from the region.

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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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Transit Dispatchesby Kyle FunkAugust 21, 2019

What London can teach the U.S. about curbing congestion

As the population continues to rise, major cities are turning to mobility solutions such as congestion pricing to alleviate the number of cars on roadways. 

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Newsby StaffAugust 9, 2019

New report encourages cities to consider congestion pricing

This road-user charge system uses a flat or variable rate fee to charge vehicles that drive in a specified area or zone within a city.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2019

Calif. city launches new 'smart' signal priority system for mass transit

Reduces traffic signal delays, and uses AI to anticipate users’ arrivals at signalized intersections and then request priority.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2019

Despite alt. transit options, U.S. drivers spend 12% more time in cars

Walking, biking, riding a train or subway, and using a taxi or ride sharing service showed a downward trend.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2019

Massport plan mitigates airport congestion by tweaking TNC operation

Board voted to reduce certain fees and add incentives to Logan International Airport's Express service to help boost ridership.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

How European cities are providing surface transport to airports

The priority for interconnection by rail is a particular public policy focus as this encourages alternative means of access to airports versus private car travel.

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