Friday, May 9, 2025

Transpo emoji are among the least popular on Twitter

Until a grassroots campaign came to the rescue, the aerial tramway icon was the least popular emoji symbol on Twitter. The post Transpo emoji are...

Seth Rogen to voice announcements for TransLink

Vancouver native and actor Seth Rogen will serve as a guest announcer for TransLink (BC). The post Seth Rogen to voice announcements for TransLink appeared...

The state of MTA’s subway elevators

On the 25th anniversary of the ADA, the New York Times looked at the accessibility of the New York City subway system, focusing on...

TNCs contribute to urban traffic, new report says

A new report says that TNCs contribute to urban traffic congestion and attract riders who otherwise would have taken transit or used a non-motorized...

New Haven launches app for paratransit services

Greater New Haven Transit District launched a mobile app and web portal for riders to request and manage ADA paratransit trips and track their...

Cap Metro to test autonomous shuttle

Capital Metro (TX) is testing two autonomous shuttles on a mile-long route on Third Street in Austin. The post Cap Metro to test autonomous shuttle...

BART extends elevator attendant program

Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) has extended a pilot program to place elevator attendants at two San Francisco BART stations. The post BART extends elevator...

LA Metro selects stations for mobility-on-demand pilot

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) will partner with ride-hailing company Via to test a new option for accessing Metro stations this...

Lyft wants to discount bike and scooter trips to transit

Ride-hailing company Lyft is proposing discounts and incentives to encourage people to use shared bicycles and scooters to access transit stations. The post Lyft wants...

SEPTA offers farecard option for social service agencies

With the transition to the smart cards, SEPTA has developed alternatives to tokens for social agencies that previously offered tokens to clients. The post...

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This US Company Just Successfully Tested a Reusable Hypersonic Rocket Plane

Stratolaunch has finally found a use for the world’s largest airplane.Twice in the past five months, the company launched a hypersonic vehicle over the...

Are Electric Two-Wheelers the Future?

Two-wheelers — mopeds, motorcycles, and other higher-speed, high-powered motorbikes — are gaining in popularity, especially the faster ones. They are quick and affordable, and...

Advancing Gender Inclusion in Nairobi’s Transport System

Accessibility in urban transport systems is greatly influenced by design choices. These choices can either facilitate or hinder the mobility of various user groups,...

Exploring the Possibilities of BRT with ITDP’s SCOPE Web Tool

In February, the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award was given to Dakar, Senegal, with an honorable mention for Mexico City, for their world-class bus rapid...