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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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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson February 8, 2021

A Closer Look: Cultivating Marketing Campaigns for Transit Success

At the heart of the industry, marketing campaigns are what ultimately help build service awareness, promote safety, and boost accessibility, all while maintaining efficient ridership levels for transit agencies.

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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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NewsDecember 11, 2020

NVTC Report Presses WMATA to Encourage People to Ride Bus, Rail Systems

The report also presents the last annual set of performance and condition data prior to the stay at home orders issued in the region and travel changes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NewsDecember 9, 2020

National Express Transit, GATRA Launch New Microtransit Service

The team has also partnered with Spare for the program, which will serve the tri-town area of Franklin, Foxboro, and Norfolk, Mass.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

APTA, Transit App Unveil New Ridership Trends Dashboard

Transit’s team also analyzes route-level and system-wide origin-destination data, to provide transit agencies with up-to-date information about rider demand in its Transit Dashboard.

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