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Newsby StaffJanuary 1, 2020

N.Y. MTA plan 'redraws' Queens bus service to boost speed, reliability

NYC Transit bus stops are the closest-spaced in the country, some of which are as close as two blocks apart.

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Safety Cornerby Alejandro SchwedhelmDecember 30, 2019

Scooter use is skyrocketing in cities, but are they safe?

Some have raised concerns given their small size, lower center of gravity than bikes, and relatively high speeds, and exposure to conflicts with vehicles or pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

2020 will see cities develop advanced urban strategies, report says

The concepts of digital twins, urban modeling, resilience, circularity, smart urban spaces, and electric micro-mobility and microtransit...

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2019

Greensboro Transit partnership provides first/last-mile medical access

A Cone-operated shuttle is operating on a coordinated schedule to meet inbound and outbound arrivals of a specified route.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Portland extends e-scooter pilot program

The extension will provide more time to thoroughly study the impacts of e-scooters and how e-scooters should continue to be allowed in Portland.

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

IndyGo expands leadership team with 5 key appointments

Building on the addition of its new President/CEO Inez Evans, the agency appoints new staff members, including a COO and director of mobility services.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2019

COTA board adopts budget, which includes enhanced mobility options

The approximately $170 million budget includes an 8.9% increase in operational expenses over the amount reflected in the 2019 adjusted budget.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagDecember 18, 2019

5 Predictions for Public Transportation in 2020

Thoughts on mobility data, climate issues, public space, ridership gains, and autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 16, 2019

Study finds automated shuttle buses 'opens multitude of possibilities'

They can significantly reduce operating costs under certain conditions as compared to current public transport.

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ArticlesDecember 16, 2019

The prominence of cycling as a mobility solution in Europe

Against the framework of this year's Polis conference in Brussels, we take a look at how bicycles are growing in usage to connect with public transit, or not.

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