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NewsNovember 23, 2020

Report offers recommendations for safe micromobility

A new study by the International Transport Forum examines safety aspects associated with e-scooters and other micro-vehicles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Sustainable transport on track to bypass cars by 2030 in largest cities

Cycling is predicted to increase by 18%, while walking and public transport usage will rise by 15% and 6% respectively.

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Transit Dispatchesby Harriet TregoningJanuary 22, 2020

How transit agencies can leverage new mobility

To help solve connectivity gaps, potentially win back transit riders/ expand to a broader market, and propel a culture shift toward multi-modalism.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2020

Mobility report finds L.A., Miami travelers have longest commute times

People in almost every city said top reason that would get them to use public transit more often is accurate and reliable arrival times.

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NewsJanuary 9, 2020

E-scooters show alarming spike in injuries, study says

The number of scooter-related injuries and hospital admissions in the U.S. grew by 222 percent between 2014 and 2018.

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Transit Dispatchesby Lenae StoreyJanuary 2, 2020

Want to Attract Young Talent to Your City? Start Thinking Transit

Research suggests that when looking for a place to settle, the most important criteria for those aged 24 to 44 is easy access to transit.

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Safety Cornerby Alejandro SchwedhelmDecember 30, 2019

Scooter use is skyrocketing in cities, but are they safe?

Some have raised concerns given their small size, lower center of gravity than bikes, and relatively high speeds, and exposure to conflicts with vehicles or pedestrians.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

2020 will see cities develop advanced urban strategies, report says

The concepts of digital twins, urban modeling, resilience, circularity, smart urban spaces, and electric micro-mobility and microtransit...

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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2019

Portland extends e-scooter pilot program

The extension will provide more time to thoroughly study the impacts of e-scooters and how e-scooters should continue to be allowed in Portland.

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Transit Dispatchesby Amos HaggiagDecember 18, 2019

5 Predictions for Public Transportation in 2020

Thoughts on mobility data, climate issues, public space, ridership gains, and autonomous vehicles.

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