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NewsJuly 30, 2021

Seattle's King County Metro Expands Via to Transit Program

The service, originally launched in 2019 in collaboration with Via, has continued to expand access to affordable, efficient, and equitable transportation in King County.

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NewsJune 30, 2021

Report Finds Most Global Leaders Believe MaaS is the Solution to Road Congestion

The Cubic Transportation Systems study, “2021 MaaS Survey,” features responses from 135 global transportation industry stakeholders, members of associations and alliances, agency executives, and mobility technology providers.

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NewsJune 25, 2021

L.A. Metro to Launch Phase 2 of NextGen Bus Plan

The plan will also be accompanied by the expansion of Metro's microtransit service and the creation of a dedicated bus-only lane.

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NewsJune 16, 2021

MTI Study Evaluates Google’s Microtransit Pilot for Future of Commuting

While the pilot was cut short due to COVID-19, researchers say that offering flexible service hours and an increased vehicle occupancy can help evaluate shifting priorities for commuting in a post-pandemic world.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2021

ZEVs, Service Expansions Power SacRT’s Microtransit

With a total of nine active service zones, the agency’s SmaRT Ride program ensures residents across Sacramento County have access to cleaner, more convenient, and cost-efficient transportation options.

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NewsApril 19, 2021

Delaware Transit Corp., Via Launch On-Demand Microtransit Service

Through a multi-phased launch, the DART Connect service will integrate different modes into a single transit network to increase service frequency and accessibility to travel.

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NewsMarch 29, 2021

Detroit’s SMART Bus, Via Partner for On-Demand Service

The new service, called SMART Flex, will extend access to public transit and provide trips to COVID vaccine centers in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.

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How Transit Can Create Pop-Up Vaccine Transportation with Microtransit

Getting people like seniors, low-income earners and car-less people to COVID-19 vaccination centers safely and efficiently is a significant logistical challenge in many places. Without universal access to adequate fixed-route transit, pop-up microtransit can be an important tool in an agency’s arsenal.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2021

Denver RTD Launches App to Streamline Microtransit Service

The app allows customers to book the agency’s FlexRide service and see connections with bus and rail in real time.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2021

Uber Report Looks at the Changing Face of Mobility

Overall, the paper looks at the changing role of public transit agencies as they look to expand their network to increase mobility options in the communities they serve.

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