Designing Cities: 2019 NACTO Recap
It’s been a few weeks since I was at the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Designing Cities 2019 Conference, but I am still… Continue Reading “Designing Cities: 2019 NACTO Recap”
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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”
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.”
Microtransit Puts Opportunity Within Reach
This is probably one of the most exciting things that’s happened in public transit in my lifetime. We’re creating the future.” – Mayor Jeffry Wosje,… Continue Reading “Microtransit Puts Opportunity Within Reach”
Kansas City Paves the Way for the Evolution of Microtransit
“This new transit option empowers customers to make the choice that works best for them. It’s customer-driven transit.” -Robbie Makinen, President and CEO of Kansas… Continue Reading “Kansas City Paves the Way for the Evolution of Microtransit”
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”
How TransLoc is Forging a Company Culture that Promotes Personal Growth
“Company culture” is a phrase thrown around the internet quite often these days. Organizations are competing for the best employees in a fairly tight talent… Continue Reading “How TransLoc is Forging a Company Culture that Promotes Personal Growth”
Three Ways Agency-Owned Microtransit Can Be Better for the Environment Than Uber or Lyft
Uber was founded ten years ago, and has long since become a household word. The widespread adoption of TNCs (Transportation Network Companies) like Uber and… Continue Reading “Three Ways Agency-Owned Microtransit Can Be Better for the Environment Than Uber or Lyft”
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”