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NewsJune 29, 2020

Swedish City Asks Travelers to Walk Instead of Riding the Bus

To inspire people to walk instead of overcrowding buses and trams in the center of the Gothenburg, Västtrafik turned its iconic tram map into a walking map.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2020

Ride-sharing apps create 69% more emissions than trips they replace

Frequently replace lower-carbon options — such as public transit, walking, or biking — that consumers might have used otherwise.

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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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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

New global mobility platform tracks growth of shared micromobility

NUMO's New Mobility Atlas visualizes global growth of shared scooters, bicycles, and mopeds in cities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2019

Miles CEO discusses gamification of green travel

Launched last year, the platform and app rewards users for using eco-friendly forms of transportation, including transit and biking. 

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2018

Frequent flyer-type app rewards users of alternative transportation

The points earned using the new app from Miles can be redeemed for goods such as Starbucks coffee or a gift card from Amazon.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2018

Uber Express POOL launching in several cities, including D.C., Denver

When riders hail an Uber Express POOL, they’ll be asked to wait a few minutes prior to the trip’s start, and/or walk to a nearby pick up spot, or from a nearby drop off point, to help optimize the route in as straight a line as possible.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2017

Uber, Lyft reduces transit usage, increases vehicle miles, report finds

The author of the report, Regina Clewlow, said in a statement that although ridehailing is complementary to transit and helps reduce vehicle ownership, ridehailing services are facilitating a shift away from more sustainable modes of transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2016

U. of Minn. study finds transit does not improve health

Previous studies have found that citizens in areas with more transit options have a lower BMI because transit use also includes walking and biking, however, using BMI for that conclusion doesn’t account for commuters who may eat fast food every day or substitute buses and trains for walking from place to place.

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NewsOctober 24, 2016

U. of Iowa ridesharing program could cut campus commuter costs in half

Users of the RideShare progame can be matched for carpooling, biking, walking, and even as bus buddies. UI users also can calculate money saved, miles traveled, and emissions reduced.

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