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The launch further expands upon the RTA’s efforts to keep both passengers and employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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While service continues to run in most parts of the country, public transit is viewed as a hotspot for possible contamination of COVID, putting everyone at risk — from the operators and conductors to the passengers.
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The upgraded software now includes smart dispatch, an easy-to-use quote-generation tool, and the ability to track drivers while they are on the road, all from a smartphone
Read More →The idea behind commingling comes from the aviation space, where multiple tiered passenger groups share the same airplane.
Read More →The technology can enable continued fare collection, while also enhancing driver and passenger safety.
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Long after the initial threat of the pandemic has faded, Covid-19 will continue to be a catalyst for change.
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As soon as a bus enters a geofenced area, a signal is sent to the engine to automatically switch off. Once the bus exits the area, the engine will automatically turn back on.
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Work remains as 63.2% of all commuter railroads’ cumulative required route miles were PTC-governed as of March 31, an 8.5% increase since last quarter.
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A 2019 study of Broadband Access and Speed in Pierce County found that nearly 18% of Pierce County households have only low-speed Internet access, and 3.2% have no access at all.
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An immediate return to previous levels of service will not be feasible in many cases, given the changes wrought by the pandemic that need to be addressed in transportation exit plans.
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