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Newsby StaffAugust 16, 2017

Texas' DCTA launches free fare promotion to boost transportation options

University of North Texas students will now have the option to park at MedPark Station and take the Colorado Express shuttle directly to the campus, or ride the A-train to the Downtown Denton Transit Center and board Denton Connect Routes directly to the campus, amongst other benefits for customers.

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ArticlesAugust 14, 2017

How to Use the Off-Season to 'Tune Up' University Campus Shuttle Service

Each school is unique due to the size of the campuses, student bodies, and their locations within their local communities. But, virtually all of them have two key things in common: the layout of the routes and an “off season.”

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2017

Penn State expanding campus shuttle service

With the addition of the new Campus Shuttle route, Transportation Services will replace its Paratransit Shuttle service, which provided transportation for pre-approved students, faculty, and staff with mobility impairments.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2017

Transportation technologies receive $600K from U. of Mich.

The statewide program funds translational research applications in advanced transportation materials, robotics and autonomy, sensors, electric vehicle drivetrain/propulsion, software/controls/data, and advanced manufacturing processes. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2017

Light rail project to connect Duke with UNC clears another FTA hurdle

Letter to GoTriangle cautioned that “the President’s Budget for FY 2018 proposes no funding for new projects, and thus GoTriangle acknowledges that it is undertaking additional work at its own risk, which may not receive Capital Investment Grants funding.”

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2017

Texas A&M Transportation Institute, partners explore bus system optimization

Project will attempt to optimize traffic flows for bus ridership and utilize data analytics to improve navigation at Texas A&M University.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2017

PVTA considering eliminating some 'Five College' bus runs

Routes being considered for elimination include linking Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Smith; and an express run between Smith and UMass. Together they account for some 85,000 riders each year.

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2017

Pitt University project aims to 'democratize,' incentivize transportation

Currently in the pilot phase, the project involves installing screens, powered by startup company TransitScreen, displaying data from multiple feeds — including Port Authority buses, Pitt and UPMC shuttles, and Healthy Ride bikes.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2017

Texas city launching new bus system GoGeo

GoGeo will have two stops near the Southwestern University campus in Georgetown, which will help students, faculty, and staff that don’t have cars or prefer the convenience and benefits of utilizing public transportation. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2017

Study finds compatibility key to ridesharing success

The University of Waterloo research used social media analytics, algorithms, and computer simulation to match would-be carpoolers with people driving to work.

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