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Young man sitting on a bench in the pickup area at an airport looking at his phone

On-Demand Airport Shuttles Can Improve Passenger Satisfaction

3 min read

July 2, 2024

Airport shuttles that operate on-demand transit services can significantly enhance passenger satisfaction by providing a more convenient, efficient, and personalized transportation experience. By dynamically routing… Continue Reading

Woman sitting at a bus stop in the dark looking at her phone with a bicyclist approaching

On-demand Transit Fills in the Gaps for Shift Workers

6 min read

June 24, 2024

The cost of transportation is a barrier to economic success For shift workers with schedules that don’t align with regular transit schedules, on-demand transit meets… Continue Reading

medical worker with coffee cup walking down stairs

On-Demand Parking Shuttles: Navigating Hospital Campuses with Precision

3 min read

May 9, 2024

Hospitals play a critical role in our communities, providing essential healthcare services to patients, staff, and visitors. However, navigating large hospital campuses can be challenging,… Continue Reading

abstract map with neon bus route and blue points of interest

Figuring Out Fixed Route the On Demand Way

11 min read

March 5, 2024

Some people think on-demand microtransit exists in its own world. On-demand is one thing and fixed-route is another. They are two different animals that don’t… Continue Reading

Wrapped Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Volvo B7R By Jason Lawrence from New York, CC BY 2.0

Should You Be Wrapping Your Buses?

4 min read

December 6, 2023

In a time of declining revenue, adding a new revenue stream by featuring advertising wraps on your buses seems like a no-brainer. But is it… Continue Reading

Why Can’t Your Bus Be a Third Place?

5 min read

November 26, 2023

Public Transit

Back in 1989, urban sociologist Ray Oldenburg published the book The Great Good Place. It fired up a discussion about the social importance of public… Continue Reading

Can We Use Nudges to Increase Ridership?

4 min read

November 22, 2023

Public Transit

Cars are glorified in our culture. We’re bombarded with advertising that features drivers speeding down empty city streets or bucolic country roads, when in reality,… Continue Reading

artist illustration of a bed bug on a carpet

Is Your Transit Agency Prepared for Bed Bugs?

4 min read

November 8, 2023

Public Transit

What’s more terrifying than snakes on a plane? It’s bed bugs on your bus. Right now, the city of Paris is experiencing an outbreak of… Continue Reading

Do You Have the Personality Type for a Career in Public Transit?

7 min read

November 1, 2023

People

Every child loves transportation. There doesn’t exist a train, trash truck, motorbike or city bus that escapes the notice of a kid in a car… Continue Reading

Pop-up protected bike lane and protected intersection by Nickfalbo

Taking It to the Street: Tactical Urbanism

3 min read

October 25, 2023

Equity

There is something very exciting about acting directly to correct a problem or remedy a disparity. It’s the reason that organizations like Donors Choose, Kickstarter,… Continue Reading

Seniors Benefit from On-Demand Transit Services

4 min read

October 18, 2023

Mobility

As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the need for demand response transit will only grow. When will municipalities start paying attention? Given the current real… Continue Reading

Looking Ahead: Transit and the 2026 Men’s World Cup

5 min read

October 11, 2023

This is first in a series covering public transportation preparations for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. For this post, we are starting with a… Continue Reading