Thursday, November 21, 2024

Weekend round-up

Some stories you may have missed last week: MTA etiquette campaign is not working for some, Las Vegas outfits bus for public engagement, and...

Arcadis Study Ranks World’s Most Mobile Cities

Hong Kong leads the world in sustainable mobility, and New York City’s transit system, particularly with regards to its popularity and reliability, bests that...

Texas university teams with Lyft for late-night service

The University of North Texas has teamed with the Denton County Transportation Authority and Lyft to provide after-hours service for students. The post Texas...

Marin Transit launches microtransit pilot

Marin Transit (CA) launched Marin Transit Connect, an on-demand service operated by ride-hailing company Via. The post Marin Transit launches microtransit pilot appeared first on...

LaHood to chair Chicago mobility task force

Former U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood will chair a new Chicago task force to develop guidelines for emerging mobility solutions. The post LaHood to chair...

Weekend round-up

Some stories you may have missed: SFMTA commits to an all-electric fleet, Elon Musk promises rides for a buck, and Lyft teams up with...

Phoenix teams up with Lyft for first- and last-mile services

The City of Phoenix (AZ) has teamed up with Lyft to provide discounted rides to bus stops in parts of the city. The post Phoenix...

Weekend round-up

ICYMI: MBTA and Cleveland encounter glitches with fare enforcement and Transit app makes it easier for customers to book and pay for Uber trips....

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.

Chicago mayor seeks taxi improvements

Chicago's mayor wants to allow city taxis to accept ride requests via mobile applications and to charge surge pricing during periods of peak demand....

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A pause for TransportationCamp DC

After careful consideration, Transportation for America is announcing that we have decided to pause TransportationCamp DC this coming January. For years, we’ve enjoyed hosting...

3 Urgent Actions for Indian Cities to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology demonstrates the extreme impacts of vehicle emissions on pollution and air quality across India. Conducted...

New tool to visualize transportation CO2 emissions—and how much we have left to spend

There is a limited amount of carbon emissions the US transportation sector can emit before the most extreme effects of climate change take hold....

Perseverance pays off for Nashville

After well over a decade of effort, fast-growing Nashville finally passed a transit funding referendum, proving that patience, perseverance and learning from mistakes leads...