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Launched earlier this year, Innovation Studio was designed to allow CTA to pilot solutions and new technologies for some of CTA’s biggest challenges. This year, three problem statements were released to solicit proposals from the private sector.
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Transit agencies are laser-focused on improving safety, security, and efficiency in their mass transit systems, and they are increasingly looking to new advancements and use cases in surveillance technology to do so.
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Drawing on the equity-driven initiatives of 11 transit agencies, the report illustrates the innovative measures being taken to embed equity into public transportation.
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Ensuring the safety and security of operators, passengers, and pedestrians in public transit is crucial.
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For its fearless jump into technology and improving the customer experience, LT was selected as a winner of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award for Efficiency.
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The agency won the Outstanding Public Transportation System Award in the “50 million or more annual passenger trips” category. APTA also announced all of its winners for this year's awards program.
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In his new role, Garth Weithman will help oversee COTA’s transit operations; human resources; and information, innovation, and technology.
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Applications can be submitted either by the operation or the solutions provider and is open to bus operations, ranging from public transit to motorcoach and paratransit to shuttle services. It is also open to passenger rail operators and their supplier partners.
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Through the studio, the agency kicks off a long-term effort to partner with private sector entities to explore leading-edge ideas to improve system safety, develop a new solution for asset management, and expand real-time info.
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While the new and improved service has only been live for a month and a half, Brant Transit has significantly increased the number of available rides as compared to previous years.
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