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The Bus Operator Shortage – What’s Driving Drivers Away?

3 min read

September 27, 2023

Public Transit

Andie* has been a bus driver for a metropolitan agency for several years. An outgoing, people person, she’s found the job to be a good… Continue Reading

Summer of ‘23 Blockbusters Benefit Transit

3 min read

September 20, 2023

Public Transit

This summer may be remembered as the summer of blockbuster concerts, with record-breaking performance tours from Beyonce and Taylor Swift. And that has directly translated… Continue Reading

a man in a wheelchair is stranded on a sidewalk without an accessible curb cut

Sidewalks: Necessary, But Often Ignored

2 min read

September 13, 2023

Mobility

We have a sidewalk problem in America – missing and non-compliant sidewalks. Whether measured in miles or dollars, the numbers are enormous. Austin is missing… Continue Reading

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Hospital Staff, Patients Need Safe Ride Services

3 min read

September 7, 2023

Healthcare

It’s an unsettling turnaround. In 2020, health providers were publicly applauded when they showed up – and donned PPE – at their hospitals. But today,… Continue Reading

a vintage public transit bus parked outdoors in a rural parking lot

Busman’s Holiday? Don’t Miss These Bus Museums and Events

3 min read

August 29, 2023

Public Transit

Pity the American bus aficionado. It seems unfair that in North America we don’t really appreciate our buses. Americans seem to prefer automobile, train, aviation… Continue Reading

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Are Our Colleges Failing at Safety – And Will This Help?

3 min read

August 23, 2023

Universities

We too often hear about campus shootings on the news. But a real danger to college students doesn’t always make national headlines. There’s another crisis… Continue Reading

stressed neurodiverse college student in class

How Colleges Can Make Campuses More Accommodating to Neurodivergent Students

5 min read

August 18, 2023

Universities

Approximately one in five people live with neurodiversity conditions, including autism spectrum disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD) and a range of learning… Continue Reading

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Can Congestion Pricing Help City Transit Agencies?

3 min read

August 10, 2023

Public Transit

Right now, the City of New York is hammering out the final details in their Central Business District Tolling Program, a congestion pricing plan that… Continue Reading

view of the backs of students walking on a college campus sidewalk

Better Campus Transportation Starts with Walkability

4 min read

August 1, 2023

Universities

It doesn’t take place on a bus, so why write about campus walkability? In a way, walkability is an important precondition for successful transit programs.… Continue Reading

passenger vans for demand response services parked in a lot

Microtransit Best Practices for Transit Agencies

3 min read

July 25, 2023

Public Transit

Ride-hailing platforms didn’t exist before Uber hit the roads in 2010. Since then, microtransit services have gained popularity due to advancements in technology and the… Continue Reading

an example of an autonomous bus in action

How Realistic is the Move to Autonomous Buses?

4 min read

July 20, 2023

It took only nine years from when the Wright brothers lifted off from Kitty Hawk for airplanes to have the first piece of automation technology… Continue Reading

happy young couple taking a selfie at the airport gate

Meeting Airport Challenges with Better Customer Experience

3 min read

July 18, 2023

Airports

In 2019, business was looking good for the nation’s airports, with a record high of over a billion passengers, an almost 4% increase over 2018.… Continue Reading