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Categories: New Mobility
NJ TRANSIT Expands Rideshare Partnership

Access Link customers in Region 4 and Region 6 are now able to opt in to receive their rides through Lyft or Black and White Taxi as part of the Riders’...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215170/nj-transit-expands-rideshare-partnership
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
San Antonio's VIA Expands Tech to Aid Blind, Low-Vision Riders

NaviLens is wayfinding and information technology that helps blind and low-vision riders navigate to a bus stop, access real-time next bus arrival...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215042/san-antonios-via-expands-tech-to-aid-blind-low-vision-riders
Categories: New Mobility
New York MTA Launches Contactless Payment System on Hudson Rail Link

As with New York City Transit’s subways and buses, OMNY will allow Hudson Rail Link users to participate in the MTA’s seven-day fare capping program.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214575/new-york-mta-launches-contactless-payment-system-on-hudson-rail-link
Categories: New Mobility
INIT to Implement Fare Collection System with MARTA

MARTA's collaboration with INIT will impact riders’ commutes in Atlanta through the introduction of a unified, contactless "tap and go" service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214559/init-to-implement-fare-collection-system-with-marta
Categories: New Mobility
Via Jersey City Reaches Microtransit Milestone

The tech-based program averages over 14,000 rides per week.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214483/via-jersey-city-reaches-microtransit-milestone
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail
Chicago Region Ridership Up in 2023

In total, the region’s transit agencies added 45 million rides in 2023 compared to the previous year, representing an increase equal to the annual transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214375/chicago-region-ridership-up-in-2023
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail
WMATA Now Offering Customers Personalized Ridership Report

The new website, called “Your 2023 Metro” report, gives riders detailed information about their use of public transit last year including bus and rail...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213933/wmata-now-offering-customers-personalized-ridership-report
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail
APTA Urges Congress to Honor BIL, Fully Fund Transit

In a letter, APTA President/CEO said “At a minimum, we urge the THUD Appropriations Act, together with advance appropriations of the Infrastructure...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213585/apta-urges-congress-to-honor-bil-fully-fund-transit
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail, Zero Emissions
WSP Names New National Bus Practice Leader

Most recently, Inez Evans was the first black female president and CEO of IndyGo, the largest transit agency in Indiana, where she was a champion for BRT...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213369/wsp-names-new-national-bus-practice-leader
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Technology
METRO and Bobit Set for Public Transit Conference Launch

Registration is now open for this one-of-a-kind event.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213294/metro-and-bobit-set-for-public-transit-conference-launch
Categories: Bus, New Mobility
TransLink Launches New Rapid Bus Line

The R6 will provide space for 20% more riders on the busiest bus corridor south of the Fraser River.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213052/translink-launches-new-rapid-bus-line
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail, Technology
How Small Cities Can Optimize Transit to Support Sporting Events, Holiday Crowds

Compared to regular transit service planning, services for special events pose a unique set of challenges to cities of smaller sizes, as well as service...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212711/how-small-cities-can-optimize-transit-to-support-sporting-events-holiday-crowds
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Paratransit
Houston METRO Celebrates Completion of 5K Universally Accessible Bus Stops

Bus stop enhancements include wider sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, larger bus pads, and tactile paving, which assists pedestrians who are blind or visually...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212685/houston-metro-celebrates-completion-of-5k-universally-accessible-bus-stops
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
Inside Look: May Mobility's Driverless Arizona Project

Sun City represents the first of many communities globally where May Mobility aims to launch its rider-only transit services to transform cities by...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212458/inside-may-mobilitys-driverless-arizona-project
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
5 Takeaways from The Spare, CapMetro Paratransit Partnership

At about 67 days in, Ballentine and Spare’s VP, Customers, Quinn Kliman, joined METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman for a webinar that included an extensive...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212384/5-takeaways-from-spare-capmetros-paratransit-partnership
Categories: New Mobility
Houston METRO Unveils New AV Shuttle

FutureLink, part of the second phase of METRO's autonomous vehicle testing program, is a fully autonomous zero-emission shuttle that can operate on city...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212211/houston-metro-mayor-celebrate-transit-innovation
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
USDOT Announces New Rural Autonomous Vehicle Research Program

Recipients will use RAV program funding to conduct research regarding the benefits and responsible application of automated vehicles and associated mobility...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212214/usdot-announces-new-rural-autonomous-vehicle-research-program
Categories: Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail
USDOT Awards $645M to Meet Rural Transportation, Mobility Needs

The awards will improve the safety and reliability of movement of people and freight, as well as improve quality of life for rural residents, through...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212136/usdot-awards-645m-to-meet-rural-transportation-mobility-needs
Categories: Motorcoach, New Mobility
Virginia Breeze Hits Ridership Record

Managed by the Virginia DRPT and funded through the FTA’s Intercity Bus Program, The Virginia Breeze is a vital intercity bus service connecting communities...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212126/virginia-breeze-hits-ridership-record
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
The Routing Company Lands On-Demand Contract in Ohio

The Chillicothe Transit System contract includes 22 vehicles intended to provide fixed and on-demand service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212049/the-routing-company-lands-on-demand-contract-in-ohio
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
COTA Introduces New Tool to Make Transit More Accessible for Neurodiverse Riders

The MagnusCards app uses visual cues, step-by-step instructions, and optional audio in either English or Spanish to guide users through the transit process.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211767/cota-introduces-new-tool-to-make-transit-more-accessible-for-neurodiverse-riders
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail
15 Virginia Projects Receive Funding to Improve the Transit Experience

The CTB's TRIP program aims to grow and improve transit use by enhancing the regional connectivity of urban areas, eliminating obstacles to transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211539/15-virginia-projects-receive-funding-to-improve-the-transit-experience
Categories: New Mobility
NREL Merges Data Collection, Analysis Tools to Evaluate Transportation Modes

NREL demonstrated the integration of these tools in action to quantify the impacts of providing e-bikes to low-income essential workers in Colorado.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211565/nrel-merges-data-collection-analysis-tools-to-evaluate-transportation-modes
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail
Latinos In Transit Opens Leadership Academy 2024 Application Period

Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211425/latinos-in-transit-opens-leadership-academy-2024-application-period
Categories: Management, New Mobility, Rail
MARTA Breaks Ground on New TOD Station

The 4.3-acre site south of the rail station will feature 259 units of affordable senior and workforce family housing, HADC’s new headquarters, community...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211275/marta-breaks-ground-on-new-tod-station
Categories: New Mobility
Indiana's METS Launches Microtransit Program

METS Micro will officially launch on Nov. 28 with the goal of using the software to expand access to transportation in Evansville.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10211068/mets-launches-microtransit-program
Categories: Management, New Mobility
Canada's TransLink Certifies 28 Transit-Friendly Employers

Collectively, these employers have provided nearly 7,000 subsidized transit passes to employees in the region.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210872/canadas-translink-certifies-28-transit-friendly-employers
Categories: New Mobility, Technology
Beep Launches ‘AutonomOS’ Service Management Platform

The autonomous vehicle-agnostic solution is designed to deliver safe, scalable, and cost-effective multi-passenger autonomous mobility services.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210682/beep-launches-autonomos-service-management-platform
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Technology
TransLink Announces 3 BRT Corridors for Metro Vancouver

The corridors were selected based on ridership potential, increasing access to jobs, future housing, and development growth projections, and more.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210613/translink-announces-3-brt-corridors-for-metro-vancouver
Categories: New Mobility
Beloit Transit to Becomes Third Agency to Use WisGo

WisGo offers riders a unified way to pay fare, plan a trip, and track transportation options.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210485/beloit-transit-now-using-account-based-fare-payment-system
Categories: New Mobility
RideCo Expands to Fourth Microtransit Zone in San Antonio

The new Randolph zone covers an 18-square-mile area, including Brooke Army Medical Center and Randolph Transit Center, and provides transit to employment...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10210419/rideco-expands-to-fourth-microtransit-zone-in-san-antonio
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Technology
CapMetro, Spare Partnership Tests Tech at Next Level

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to Spare CEO/Co-Founder Kristoffer Vik Hansen and Chad Ballentine, VP, demand response & innovative mobility, at...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209963/capmetro-spare-partnership-tests-tech-at-next-level
Categories: New Mobility, Rail
Southern California’s Metrolink, Amtrak Provide Expanded Customer Options

The new expanded codeshare reciprocity will run as a pilot program currently slated to end June 30, 2024.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209747/southern-californias-metrolink-amtrak-provide-expanded-customer-options
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit
Palm Tran Announces Passing of Clinton B. Forbes

A Miami native, Forbes solidified a reputation as a leader and innovator in public transportation for more than 30 years — eight of which were spent as...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209694/palm-tran-announces-passing-of-clinton-b-forbes
Categories: New Mobility
Anaheim Transportation Network Launches New Payment System

ATN provides public transit service to 9 million passengers annually in the greater Anaheim area including portions of Buena Park, Garden Grove, and Orange.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209491/anaheim-transportation-network-launches-new-payment-system
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail
L.A. Metro Releases Measure M 5-Year Assessment, Equity Report

The 189-page report provides an overview of the first five years of Measure M funding (July 2017 to June 2022), and a fresh approach to assessing sales tax...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209504/l-a-metro-releases-measure-m-5-year-assessment-equity-report
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Rail
Texas' DCTA Hits Highest Ridership Since 2019

The agency attracted its strongest ridership gains aboard its combined bus services, as well as its GoZone on-demand rideshare service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10209483/texas-dcta-hits-highest-ridership-since-2019
Categories: New Mobility
DART Extends West Dallas On-Demand Shuttle Pilot Program

DART and Toyota partnered with Circuit for a one-year pilot program in January 2023 to support a free ride-share transportation service.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208943/dart-extends-west-dallas-on-demand-shuttle-pilot-program
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility
LIT Announces 2023 Leadership Academy Graduating Class, Scholarship Recipients

Sponsored by National Express Shuttle & Transit, the event, held in conjunction with APTA TRANSform & EXPO, brought together emerging professionals and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208622/lit-announces-2023-leadership-academy-graduating-class-scholarship-recipients
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Technology
Changing A Transit Agency’s Organizational Culture By Design

Stantec was retained by Olympia, Wash.'s Intercity Transit through a competitive RFQ selection process in 2018 to help the agency plan a new Pattison Garage...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207765/changing-a-transit-agencys-organizational-culture-by-design
Categories: New Mobility
San Antonio's VIA Expands Link On-Demand Program

VIA’s fourth VIA Link zone, “VIA Link Randolph,” will provide service connecting an 18-square mile area with connections to Randolph Transit Center, Planned...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208563/via-link-expands-to-city-of-kirby-area
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit
Forest River Names New VP, Sales & Business Development

Philip Podgorny joins the team after a decorated tenure at Ford Motor Company, where he most recently served as GM for Ford Pro, Commercial and Government...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208515/forest-river-names-new-vp-sales-business-development
Categories: New Mobility
Indiana's CityBus Partnering to Launch Vanpool Program

In partnership with Commute with Enterprise, the newest addition to the CityBus family of community services will be known as CityVan of Greater Lafayette.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208467/indianas-citybus-partnering-to-launch-vanpool-program
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Technology
Scenes From APTA TRANSform & EXPO's Show Floor

Taking place Oct. 8 to 11 in Orlando, Fla., this year's installment featured a large attendee base and a focus on vehicles and the latest technologies...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208346/scenes-from-apta-transform-expo-2023
Categories: New Mobility, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Senior, ADA Transportation Provider Finds Savings Through Electrification

South Carolina's EHC took a chance by investing in electric vehicles in the wake of soaring gas prices and found success after adding Ford E-Transit vans.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208240/senior-ada-transportation-provider-finds-savings-through-electrification
Categories: New Mobility
MARTA Awards Contract for New Automated Fare Collection System

MARTA has renewed its focus on Service, Experience, and Expansion, or SEE, and customers will see how user-friendly the new fare system is, allowing...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208148/marta-awards-contract-for-new-automated-fare-collection-system
Categories: New Mobility
GRTC Announces Free Transit Royale Subscriptions

GRTC joins systems across the country in gifting Royale to all its riders, with more agencies planning announcements in the coming months. 

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10208002/grtc-announces-free-transit-royale-subscriptions
Categories: New Mobility
ACES Mobility Coalition Launches Legislative Strategy to Advance AV Reform

The ACES Mobility Coalition is focused on reasserting the U.S. as the global leader in next-generation mobility technology.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207857/aces-mobility-coalition-launches-legislative-strategy-to-advance-av-reform
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Zero Emissions
COTA, Partners Break Ground on New Mobility Center

The mobility center is aimed at boosting economic development, education, child and family support, food and nutrition access, and connecting Central Ohio...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207621/cota-partners-break-ground-on-new-mobility-center
Categories: New Mobility
Miami-Dade County Announces New Name for On-Demand, Shared Ride Service

The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) rolled out MetroConnect - formerly known as GO Connect - to provide improved free service and even...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207543/miami-dade-county-expands-on-demand-shared-ride-service


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