Saturday, April 27, 2024

Weekend round-up

Some stories you may have missed: Via will provide first-/last-mile connections for LA Metro and Muni's real-time information signs flicker briefly to life. The...

Hackers target transportation providers

Stories broke this week about hacks to Sacramento Regional Transit and Uber. The post Hackers target transportation providers appeared first on TheTransitWire.com.

Maryland MTA adds car-sharing vehicles at rail stations

The Maryland Transit Administration is partnering with Zipcar to provide 15 car-sharing vehicles at eight rail stations. The post Maryland MTA adds car-sharing vehicles...

Tech helps fuel growth in intercity buses

Researchers at DePaul University say technology has helped fuel growth in the intercity bus market, according to a new study. The post Tech...

LA council approves car-sharing program

The Los Angeles City Council approved a pilot program for fixed-space and point-to-point car-sharing. The post LA council approves car-sharing program appeared first on TheTransitWire.com.

Uber rolls out another shared-ride option

Uber rolled out Express POOL, a shared-ride service that requires customers to walk a few blocks to a common pick-up point. The post...

SFMTA issues guidance for private transit

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency just released criteria to determine whether private transit routes complement or compete with Muni. The post SFMTA issues guidance...

CTA to upgrade safety and security systems

The Chicago Transit Authority will add 1,000 new high-definition cameras and upgrade more than 3,800 older cameras throughout the system this year. The post...

BART expands carpool parking program

BART has expanded its guaranteed parking program for customers who carpool with the Scoop mobile app. The post BART expands carpool parking program appeared first...

Website helps older Floridians find travel options

FDOT and the University of Florida created a multimodal travel website with information for the state's 67 counties, focusing on the needs of seniors....

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Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals

54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...

There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.

The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement. Flickr photo The sprawling roadway network...

How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport

The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...

How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport

The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...