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Leveraging AI/ML to Improve Public Transit Equity, Access, and Operational Efficiencies

Public transit has struggled to retain passengers in North America for many years, while in Europe it has proven to be a fundamental public good. This divergence in the role of public shared mobility versus private individualized mobility has reached a tipping point during the COVID pandemic.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2022

FTA Announces $13 Million Funding for Transit Planning That Addresses Climate Change, Equity

The existing Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning supports site-specific planning projects that improve economic development and ridership.

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ArticlesMay 23, 2022

Stantec's Rodriguez Talks Social Equity, Electric Buses

Greg Rodriguez gave his thoughts on implementing practices to improve social equity and what issues agencies face when adding electric buses.

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ArticlesMay 23, 2022

AECOM's Librera on Consultants Helping Inclusion, Bringing Back Ridership

Sally Librera talked about how consultant help transit agencies with the idea of equity and how they are bringing back pre-pandemic ridership.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 19, 2022

HDR's Gonzalez-Tudor Discusses Diversity, Funding

HDR's Janet Gonzalez-Tudor talked about the role of consultants helping transit agencies with equity, funding, and more.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2022

WSP USA's Walker-Ford Shares Insight on Improving Transit Equity, Ridership

WSP USA's Jannet Walker-Ford discussed how transit agencies can engage with their communities to improve equity, improve ridership, and more.

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ArticlesMay 16, 2022

HNTB's Hakim On Diversity, Workforce Development

HNTB's Ronnie Hakim spoke with METRO about diversity, increasing workforce development, and more.

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NewsMay 10, 2022

IndyGo, Via Team to Launch On-Demand Service

For only $1.75 per trip or less, riders can book a shared ride at a moment’s notice through a smart phone app or by calling a phone number — offering the flexibility of a private car with the affordability and sustainability of public transit.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2022

New York’s MTA Creates Blue-Ribbon Panel to Combat Fare Evasion

Members of the “Fareness” panel will focus on innovative approaches to encourage fare payment through education, equity, and enforcement.

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NewsApril 27, 2022

Equity/Infrastructure Project Launches With Major Support

Through its pledge, EIP will work to secure commitments from public agencies to increase the number, size, and scope of contracts going to HUBs.

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