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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson April 19, 2021

How Santa Cruz Metro Prepares for the Road to Zero Emissions

The agency is working on collecting data and feedback on the feasibility of its new Proterra zero-emissions battery-electric buses as it powers through the impacts of the pandemic.

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NewsApril 12, 2021

WMATA's Finance, Capital Committee Approves Budget Maintaining Service Improvements

The full board is expected to approve the committee’s recommendation on April 22.

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NewsApril 12, 2021

New York's Daily Subway Ridership Hits 2M for First Time Since Pandemic

A reported 2,009,025 trips were recorded on the subway on April 8, the first time that more than two million trips were taken on the subway since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.

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Safety Cornerby James GoochMarch 16, 2021

How Fare Payment Innovations are Helping Bring Riders Back to Transit

Alongside discussions around safety measures, such as limiting or staggering ridership to better enable physical distancing, mandatory mask wearing, and the introduction of rules and changes enabling safe increases in system capacity, agencies have been accelerating operational changes that were already being examined pre-pandemic.

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5 Ways Tech Will Transform Public Transit in 2021

With mobile ticketing, upgrades to reduce emissions, and even the creation of e-scooters, technology is making transit more accessible and appealing for users, while also reducing its environmental impact.

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Safety Cornerby Julie PeelMarch 3, 2021

Prioritizing Health and Safety to Rebuild Passenger Trust

Going the extra mile to ensure our passengers feel at ease, are confident, and trust that their health and safety needs are met remain our top priority — before, during, and after this pandemic.

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NewsMarch 1, 2021

La.’s CATS Taps Hitachi America to Enhance Ridership

Under the multi-year partnership, Hitachi America will design and deliver multi-channel messaging and a mobile-wallet technology for the agency's passengers.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2021

Philadelphia, SEPTA Unveil Transit Improvement Plan

The plan includes design improvements, restructured fares, enhanced bus corridors, and a modernized trolley network.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2021

Honolulu Selects Stantec to Lead Transit Operations Analysis

The multi-year project will design better bus service and integrate with Honolulu’s Rail Transit.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2021

RTC Partners with Transit App for Real-Time Crowding Data

When users tap their route line in the Transit app, they see a map showing the live locations of transit vehicles along their route and current crowding levels.

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