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Transit Dispatchesby Paul MackieMarch 16, 2017

Breaking the mold in the quest for the ultimate connected city

Transportation should be viewed like a smartphone. It should allow everyone to be connected to opportunities throughout the rest of society, at reasonable and low cost. And a ride-hailing partnership with transit is a crucial example of how local governments can catch up and be responsive in a fast-moving world of technology-driven transportation options.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2017

Boston transportation plan touts 58 projects to improve mobility

Plan includes policies for restructured bus routes, autonomous vehicles and development of 'microhubs' with access to bike- and carshare options.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2017

Pittsburgh Mayor announces hire for new mobility and infrastructure dept.

The department will work with residents and external stakeholders on multi-agency projects; integrate technology into transportation initiatives; and further prepare the city for "shared mobility" options.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2017

[Exclusive] Rotterdam's 'Mobility Story' includes Mix of Transport Modes

There is much more to the Dutch vision of transport than the somewhat shocking prevalence of bicycles being used by all types of people throughout the city.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Cubic receives $4.8M contract mod. to enhance Maryland fare system

The upgraded system will provide the MTA with the opportunity to accept new payment methods, such as mobile payments, as well as add new features, including a new customer web portal and an integration path with third-party transport services in the future.

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Newsby Giles BaileyNovember 15, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Europe's Air Pollution Issues and Some Cities' Solutions

Much of the impact of pollution has been as a result of waves of industry and resource extraction and processing, but much is also as a result of our lifestyle choices and, in particular, the choices that we have made in terms of mobility.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2016

BCycle unveils new smart bike, mobile app and electric bike

The company is the first bike share company to integrate bike share with public transit in the U.S.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2016

Las Vegas' RTC, partners launch new bikeshare system

With 21 stations at popular locations downtown and 180 bikes available 24 hours a day, bike share will provide a new alternative for residents, commuters, and tourists to travel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2016

Law would allow transit benefits to apply to Uber, Lyft

The measure would only allow the subsidy to apply to alternative options while Metro undergoes its massive maintenance plan, known as SafeTrack, which began last month and is scheduled to end in March.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2016

RTC honored for being top 'bicycle-friendly business' in Nevada

The agency's bike center provides free bicycle parking, a full-service bike shop, showers, bike lockers, a repair facility and free bike clinics.

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