Save Public Transit
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the vital role public transit plays in our communities, bringing healthcare professionals to the frontlines, delivering groceries and medicine… Continue Reading “Save Public Transit”
Industry Thoughts
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.”
5 Takeaways from APTA’s Marketing & Communication Workshop
Recently, a few members from TransLoc’s marketing team hopped on a plane to head to New Orleans for the 2019 APTA Marketing & Communications Workshop.… Continue Reading “5 Takeaways from APTA’s Marketing & Communication Workshop”
Innovation vs. Courage
It’s that time of the year again when the headlines hitting the news are full of hyperbole and dubious practicality generated from the annual paean… Continue Reading “Innovation vs. Courage”
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?”
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”
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”
7 Major Themes and Takeaways from APTA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and EXPO
While public transportation agencies across the country sent their best and brightest to Atlanta, the weather failed to get the memo. And yet, despite torrential… Continue Reading “7 Major Themes and Takeaways from APTA’s 2017 Annual Meeting and EXPO”