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The new report was released in conjunction with the IBM Smarter Transportation Virtual Forum, which brought together experts from across the public sector, private industry and academia to discuss urban mobility and the growing need for technology solutions to the nation's transportation, economic and environmental challenges.
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In this Consultant Roundtable, AECOM’s Interim Global Transit Director discusses how agencies can align teams, manage complexity, and prepare for the next generation of transit infrastructure and service delivery.
Read More →The virtual scenarios allow officers to train in a safe environment and assess multiple options for addressing threats.
Read More →As mentioned in my Fact Book column, much of how we will look back on 2016 depends on what happens in November, which will be past our press time. Yet 2016, to date, was quite momentous,even without the election results.
Read More →Disruptive technologies and the new era of information sharing are helping to evolve and advance public transportation in our nation’s greatest cities. Nearly 300 mayors and government officials convened in San Francisco June 19-22 for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 83rd Annual Meeting, featuring remarks from President Obama and former U.S. Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. I was invited to speak in front of these influential government leaders to discuss “Technology and the Transformation of Urban Transportation.” This article will give readers an inside look at the conversation.
Read More →Now recognized with METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Technology and On-Demand Transportation, respectively, Auburn Transit and GCTD are demonstrating to the industry how artificial intelligence and flexible, rider-centric transit systems can not only address existing problems but also lay the foundation for the future of mobility.
Read More →With the most recent delivery of six electric buses from GILLIG this October, SMRT’s operational zero-emission fleet now totals 40 vehicles.
Read More →In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.
Read More →Mineta Transportation Institute researchers examine the potential safety benefits and the challenges of the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance.
Read More →From clearer and brighter screens that adapt upon light exposure to multi-functional devices that reduce cost and effort, innovative operational ideas for the transit industry have emerged.
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