‘Doom spiral’ a risk for public transit in post-pandemic era
- Date: 06/13/2024
A new study from McGill University warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a “doom spiral” resulting in…
A new study from McGill University warns that cutting public transit service could lead to a “doom spiral” resulting in…
During a pandemic or natural disaster, people may alter transit usage behavior due to perception of changes in the environment.…
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in cycling in many countries worldwide, it is not yet known…
WHEN THE PANDEMIC hit the US in March 2020, public health officials told people to stay home. But many couldn’t.…
A new community-based effort to bring more transportation options to low-income residents is set to begin early next year. Stakeholders…
While the survey indicates a small percentage of employees would quit should a vaccine mandate take effect, many agencies are…
Image Credit: Hillsborough Area Regional Transit With the COVID-19 pandemic rocking the United States, transit, like other essential sectors, needed…
During a recent press briefing hosted by the American Public Transportation Association, transit leaders highlighted the industry’s ability to launch…
In Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., bus and rail service remain far below where they were before Covid. Here’s how…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today highlighted how transit agencies across the country are helping people…
To gauge the magnitude of the problem and brainstorm some policy responses, POLITICO gathered 12 of the savviest city transportation…
Persuading people to use public and shared mobility rather than their cars is a bigger challenge than ever in light…
Greater Portland METRO has teamed up with other transit providers in southern Maine to create an interactive map to help…
Capital Metro is installing air purification devices on its bus fleet to create an even healthier and safer environment. The devices will…
Just over a year ago, governments around the world issued stay-at-home orders, significantly changing day-to-day lives in an instant. Working…
Uber, PayPal and Walgreens have launched an $11 million effort to offer free rides to people who can’t get to…
n 2020 and into 2021, transportation agencies, companies and advocacy groups acted swiftly in the face of the unique public…
Now the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administration…
Mobilizing Transit and Public Health Partnerships for COVID-19 Vaccinations: Practical Examples – Part 3 NCMM hosted this webinar to assist…
This paper: Reviews the interventions deployed by public transit operators to comply with social distancing measures. Explores operational changes recommended…
Public buses and trains would seem to be obvious COVID super-spreader sites. No matter how carefully or frequently disinfected they…
People without vehicles in Lorain County could face challenges getting to vaccine clinics. That’s why Lorain County Public Health is…
Public Health Depts. across the country are relying on Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to help with the logistics of mass…
A new ride share program took off this week in Missouri. “Get a Ride” was launched by the Department of…
The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), with the support of the Missouri Advisory Committee on Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution,…
Discusses COVID-19 vaccination related ride options in WA state and nationally.
Source: King County Metro Transportation is essential to ensure the most vulnerable residents of King County receive vaccinations. Those without…
Prima Health has announced it will be launching mobile vaccination units to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to rural and underserved…
Arizona on Monday removed what had been a significant obstacle to getting the COVID-19 vaccine to people enrolled in Medicaid.…
Massachusetts plans to offer all MassHealth recipients rides to and from their COVID-19 vaccine appointments, according to a bulletin that took effect…
Around the country, some riders have no alternative to using rural public transit. Others need the service more than ever…
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