Supply Begets Demand…
In my first job after college, I walked to work every day. At that time, I worked at the UNC General Alumni Association, in the… Continue Reading “Supply Begets Demand…”
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How Bikes Became One of the Best Things to Happen to Feminism
Today we celebrate the ratification of the 19th amendment to the United States’ constitution giving women the right to vote. While voting is arguably one… Continue Reading “How Bikes Became One of the Best Things to Happen to Feminism”
Creating Vibrant Cities: Going Above and Beyond Traditional Transportation
Last week several members of the TransLoc team traveled to New York City for the 2019 ACT International Conference. This year’s conference brought together over… Continue Reading “Creating Vibrant Cities: Going Above and Beyond Traditional Transportation”
Use Data or Lose Everything: Transit Agencies Have a Choice
A TechCrunch article from May offers a simple, prescient thesis on the future of the auto industry: “Automakers have a choice: become data companies or… Continue Reading “Use Data or Lose Everything: Transit Agencies Have a Choice”
Microtransit is a Value Investment
“You have to understand the makeup of Montgomery County and how much area we’re serving. We could no longer afford to put fixed route services… Continue Reading “Microtransit is a Value Investment”
A Versatile Mobility Solution
“Existing urban transit modes can continue to operate, but today citizens demand more than simply expanding old systems. They have access to smartphone apps and… Continue Reading “A Versatile Mobility Solution”
The Best Time to Plant a Tree Was 20 Years Ago. The Next Best Time is Today.
I grew up on 10 forested acres of land on the side of a mountain on the outskirts of the western North Carolina city of… Continue Reading “The Best Time to Plant a Tree Was 20 Years Ago. The Next Best Time is Today.”
Mobility Row: Ann Arbor Talks Technology and Innovation
Ann Arbor is a bustling, vibrant town, sporting an exciting blend of campus, commercial, and community life. With the University of Michigan practically growing directly… Continue Reading “Mobility Row: Ann Arbor Talks Technology and Innovation”
Campus Transportation Redefined
For close to two decades, TransLoc has worked with campus parking and transportation departments across the United States. In this time, we’ve had exposure to… Continue Reading “Campus Transportation Redefined”
The Moral Argument for Free Public Transit
The fundamental role of public transit is to provide access. According to the American Public Transit Association, almost half of the 10 billion annual trips… Continue Reading “The Moral Argument for Free Public Transit”
It’s All About Partnerships: Findings from NCPTA
Transportation is doing a deep dive on finding ways to implement industry innovation while keeping the rider at the center of the conversation. This month,… Continue Reading “It’s All About Partnerships: Findings from NCPTA”
Ohio Needs Transit: Transforming Mobility & Redesigning Our Future
Transforming Mobility and Redesigning Our Future was the theme of this year’s Ohio Needs Transit conference. The annual conference is run by the Ohio Public… Continue Reading “Ohio Needs Transit: Transforming Mobility & Redesigning Our Future”