What Are We Valuing?
The Triangle region of North Carolina where I live recently learned that we struck out on two coveted high-tech campuses: a huge Apple campus (Austin… Continue Reading “What Are We Valuing?”
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2019 Transit Predictions
There is no exact science to predicting the future of any industry, but the transit trajectory seems to be particularly mystifying and exciting. While the… Continue Reading “2019 Transit Predictions”
Transit a Big Winner in Midterm Elections
In last week’s midterm elections, voters enthusiastically supported transportation issues. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), “Voters passed 17 of 20 transportation-related ballot… Continue Reading “Transit a Big Winner in Midterm Elections”
From Deployed to Employed: Military Veterans Bring Value to TransLoc’s Company Culture
Jamie Howard is not only TransLoc’s Director of Engineering, he is a passionate advocate for assimilating military veterans into the civilian workforce. Howard served with… Continue Reading “From Deployed to Employed: Military Veterans Bring Value to TransLoc’s Company Culture”
Making Public Transit More Human
My early morning runs take me from my sleepy, dark neighborhood streets out to the comparatively brighter main roads before I end up in downtown Durham, surrounded by bright streetlights and office buildings. Continue Reading “Making Public Transit More Human”
20 Questions You Should Ask When Shopping for Microtransit
Congratulations! You’ve decided to pursue microtransit for your agency. Now what?
Technology is important but so is the team of people you choose to work… Continue Reading “20 Questions You Should Ask When Shopping for Microtransit”
Reimagining Public Transit with Microtransit
TransLoc hosted a conversation about agency-owned microtransit at the APTA 2018 Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee with (left to right) Josh Cohen, TransLoc National Director… Continue Reading “Reimagining Public Transit with Microtransit”
Insights from Inside: SUMC’s 2018 National Shared Mobility Summit
Staged annually in the Windy City, the National Shared Mobility Summit focuses on the discussion and exploration of the latest developments in car-sharing, shared autonomous… Continue Reading “Insights from Inside: SUMC’s 2018 National Shared Mobility Summit”
The 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Microtransit RFP
Microtransit, as a transportation mode, is a fairly new concept, which means agencies frequently encounter barriers to implementation: an unfamiliar service approach, difficulty identifying and… Continue Reading “The 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Microtransit RFP”
The Procurement Breakdown
The realm of public procurement can be confusing to navigate, which is why we’ve put together this easy-to-follow guide on what each type of procurement… Continue Reading “The Procurement Breakdown”
9 Transit Predictions for 2018
As a rule, trends are difficult to predict—and the rule definitely applies to transit. From new legislation to groundbreaking technology, there’s always something impacting the… Continue Reading “9 Transit Predictions for 2018”
When the Limes and Oranges Descended on Durham
On November 27, hundreds of neon green bikes and orange bikes descended on downtown Durham. Within hours, the green LimeBikes and orange Spin bikes had… Continue Reading “When the Limes and Oranges Descended on Durham”