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ArticlesDecember 20, 2023

How Small Cities Can Optimize Transit to Support Sporting Events, Holiday Crowds

Compared to regular transit service planning, services for special events pose a unique set of challenges to cities of smaller sizes, as well as service providers because they’re non-recurring events without a predictable transit demand.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 6, 2023

COTA Introduces New Tool to Make Transit More Accessible for Neurodiverse Riders

The MagnusCards app uses visual cues, step-by-step instructions, and optional audio in either English or Spanish to guide users through the transit process.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 6, 2023

CTA, Google Public Sector Partner to Develop Chatbot

The communication tool will make it easier than ever for riders to report issues and provide feedback to the agency.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 30, 2023

CTA, CDOT Releases 'Better Streets for Buses Plan'

The plan supports key transportation goals of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, including improving bus reliability and coordination of infrastructure investments to improve transit.

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Articlesby Dan Verbsky November 2, 2023

How Advanced Content Management Systems Can Enhance Transit Hub Experiences, Capabilities

CMSs are making it possible to centrally control content, power, and emergency broadcast capabilities for virtually every type and size of digital screen from flight information displays and overhead banners to direct-view LED video walls and menu boards.

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Transit Dispatchesby Gabriel Lopez-Bernal September 19, 2023

5 Reasons Transit Agencies, Onboard Systems Need a Single Source of Connectivity

In the realm of transit, connectivity serves as the lifeline between communities and modes of transportation. Yet, there’s a second transformative connectivity concept that deserves attention — the Single Source of Connectivity.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 8, 2023

NCDOT, Beep Launch Autonomous Shuttle at UNC Charlotte

The six-month pilot project will enable NCDOT and the university’s faculty, staff, and students to research and evaluate the vehicle and service in a real-world, campus environment.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 1, 2023

Denver's RTD Wraps 'Zero Fare for Better Air' Pilot

The state-funded program, which expanded by one month this year, provided access to all RTD’s services during the months of July and August at no cost.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2023

L.A. Metro 2024 Budget Prioritizes Customer Experience

The agency’s new budget will fund an equitable service plan that improves transit service frequency for Metro riders.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

L.A. Metro Launches Equity Information Data Hub

The Equity Information Hub is a website that provides data and resources necessary to identify and reduce racial, socioeconomic, and gender barriers.

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