Bill Wagner Steps Up as Director of NCMM

Bill Wagner Steps Up as Director of NCMM

  • Author: William Wagner
  • Date: July 1, 2024

As we move forward with providing support to you, we will prepare for the next change. It is my plan to continue the work and legacy that Amy has built at NCMM.

Gamification of Transit: a Solution to Increase Ridership Post-Pandemic?

Gamification of Transit: a Solution to Increase Ridership Post-Pandemic?

  • Author: Laurel Schwartz
  • Date: March 28, 2024

The Pandemic hit mass transit hard. From fears of getting sick on public transportation to the rise of remote work, most metro areas are still not back up to the ridership they had in the Before Times. Some transit agencies are experimenting with gamification to lure riders back.

NCMM Welcomes New Program Associate

NCMM Welcomes New Program Associate

  • Author: Kayla Casanova
  • Date: March 19, 2024

Kayla, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, has cultivated a profound passion for serving communities since her upbringing in the vibrant…

Microtransit pilot success in Connecticut

Microtransit pilot success in Connecticut

  • Author: Laurel Schwartz
  • Date: February 8, 2024

While regional and commuter rail lines in this New England state help spur economic growth, first and last mile transit remains an obstacle. But Norwalk’s WHEELS2U micro transit program was so successful that the state is expanding localized shared van programs.

Transit Desert? Not in this rural Texas community.

Transit Desert? Not in this rural Texas community.

  • Author: Laurel Schwartz
  • Date: February 6, 2024

Paris, a small city in Northeast Texas is connecting its residents through public mobility services. Supported by the community, this service is providing much needed access to healthcare, grocery shopping and socialization. Federal transportation funding in the United States is primarily allocated 80% for highways, 20% for public transit. In rural areas like Paris’s Lamar County, which has a population density of 55 people per square mile, this has led to a lack of mobility options for residents who don’t have access to a car.

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