A new report — which MTC contributed to — concludes data sharing through standardized software is an important step in making…
Two state department of transportation leaders addressed a variety of technology issues during panel discussions at the inaugural policy summit…
County health officials in rural Iowa are using a new app to connect people to their doctors and cut down…
Hitch Health, which is one of several startups that is trying to bring ride-sharing to health care, has raised $900,000…
With Partners Shared Mobility Inc and Drop Mobility, the new Charging Station Will Be Used to Charge CDPHP Cycle! Electric…
Highly sophisticated brokers and their transportation provider networks have invested in these improvements that have reshaped the industry Although they…
n Thursday, the Utah Department of Transportation was awarded a $20 million grant to start employing vehicle-to-everything — or V2X — technology…
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) is collaborating with FUSE, a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing the capacity of local governments to…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I) has put out a Request for Information…
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) today announced that its new Virginia Trip Planner is…
Suburban residents often face challenges receiving reliable and accessible bus transit—riders often complain about infrequent schedules and long waiting times.…
TSOLife has announced the launch of its latest feature – the Transportation Hub. Designed to revolutionize transportation management for residents…
Public transit operator Washtenaw Area Value Express (Wave) has introduced a new dial-a-ride service to help connect rural communities across…
To define the problem I first conducted my researches by interviewing 5 people that go through public transportation on a…
In too many instances, operators and authorities rely on outdated legacy systems and processes to understand on-time performance and manage…
Verizon Public Sector today announced that its pilot program with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Maricopa Association…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often in the news due to its increasingly sophisticated capabilities. Along with many products that have…
Transportation planners in Vermont and Minnesota are working to bring rural transit riders the same app features that urbanites have…
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, Transportation Department has launched what it’s calling “an innovative microtransit and paratransit…
Unlike traditional forecasting technologies that focus on analyzing existing data in discreet, closed systems, generative AI delves into the realm…
The Unified Government of Wyandotte Co. and Kansas City, Kan., announced on Monday, Feb. 26, that the Transportation Department has launched a…
“Bus riders will be able to download a mobile app to find available routes, schedule their trips in advance, locate…
Unite Us and Ride Health join forces to revolutionize healthcare in New York State by tackling transportation barriers for vulnerable…
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently launched the Complete Streets AI (artificial intelligence) Initiative through the department’s Small Business Innovation…
Amazon’s industrial innovation fund is evolving to include transportation technologies in its investment categories. The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, which…
On-demand vehicle and transportation platform The Routing Company (TRC) has partnered with Swiftly, a transportation data and analytics company, to…
Riders in Fairfield and Sonoma County in San Francisco’s Bay Area are set to experience upgraded on-time transit connections following…
On Jan. 2, Pierce Transit will transition to a new on-demand Runner app for use with its Spanaway/Parkland/Midland, Ruston, and Tideflats zones.…
Over here at TechCrunch, our time is often spent finding and reporting on the next new new thing in mobility,…
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) has announced plans to install a new type of transit system in a suburban area 45 miles northeast of…
Bus operators face a lot of challenges on the clock, but they say technology shouldn’t be one of them. From…
Security experts were skeptical about the New York MTA’s switch to an OMNY tap-and-go system when it was first announced years ago.…
Brandon Branham, CTO in the City of Peachtree Corners, explains how connected vehicle technology is making the city’s transport ecosystem safer – even beyond…
As a major California public transit agency grapples with ongoing public safety, funding and ridership challenges — the same issues…
Vianova, a collaborative mobility data platform in Europe, is teaming up with the City of Berlin in a project that…
Officials with Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority, or ATL, on Monday announced the region’s first transit trip planning app is available for…
Traditionally, those using public transport have been issued a physical paper ticket as proof of their right to ride. While…
On 8 November 2023, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) announced that its passengers are now able to use the Transit app…
Chicago-area Pace partnered with Transit to launch Pace’s Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilot program in November 2022. The mobile app initially…
How NFC Technology is Revolutionizing Public Transportation Systems Worldwide In recent years, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has emerged as…
When Marie Brodsky ’24’s grandfather moved from his longtime home in Houston to live with her family in Rockville, Md.,…
Sound Transit plans to deliver the first phases of two passenger-facing technologies late this fall. A new digital assistant tool…
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is partnering with RideCo to adapt the agency’s paratransit and microtransit services. This will be…
In NW PA, the Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) has been working with Pennsylvania state transportation agency PennDot to develop…
Hackers could have hijacked the user accounts of a popular transportation app and used them to get free rides and…
The future of public transport stations is poised to undergo a significant transformation with the advent of smart park and…
Maruti Transportation Group (Maruti) has partnered with the Routing Company (TRC) for it to provide private non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT)…
Offering a blend of user-friendly design and cutting-edge features, MTA’s new app promises to streamline travel, providing real-time updates, trip…
Across cities and countries, technology and transportation have become increasingly interwoven. From digital ticketing to ride-hail apps, technology has made…
Low ridership on fixed route buses. Lots of taxis waiting around. Communities in need of transit. The Socially Aware Mobility…
In what appears to be the largest investment of its kind in U.S. history, the city of Houston is installing…
Hitachi Rail’s world-first 360Pass app, connecting Genoa’s entire public transport infrastructure in a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) ecosystem, is…
Dashboard is powered by the open source Metabase intelligence tool and reports are customisable to meet US National Transit Database…
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is launching a new workforce connector program to expand job opportunities in North Olmsted,…
MTA introduces a six-month pilot of Quantum Self Securement Station on select buses along the M7 route, allowing wheelchair users…
The intersection of technology and bike racks in public transit is an intriguing aspect of modern urban life that is…
LA Metro is testing out a six-month pilot program that focuses on the distance and spacing between different buses on…
Link Transportation, a Charleston-based mobility company, launches a new transportation model, Link P.M., and mobile application, Link Local, to highlight…
My research, conducted in the U.S., found that one of the ways transportation-related general audience apps aim to address the…
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC SNV) has announced that it has unveiled a new feature called Tap & GO…
Personal AVs as a “False Early Dream,” federal funds for electric buses are released, Uber brings car-sharing to the US, and one town invests in “communal Teslas.” These are just a few of the many stories about mobility and technology assembled for mobility managers.
In 2019, Stark County’s SARTA system was awarded an Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) grant to make public transit more accessible to all riders. Successful partnerships and communication led to more equitable mobility programs.
May was a month chock-filled with transit technology hyperbole. Autonomous vehicles are “basically impossible,” delivery robots are in a “regulatory…
When a person wants to take a trip across the country, they can choose from a variety of travel planning…
Spare and Uber, industry leaders in transportation, announce a transformative partnership that integrates Spare’s cloud-based on-demand transit platform with Uber’s…
“An Introduction to MaaS” explains what Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is and how it could benefit your customers. But…
It’s been a busy month in the world of mobility and technology: several big transit agencies announcing big plans on…
An innovative partnership gives residents of northwest Washington state a single fare-payment option they can use on public transit to…
RideCo, in partnership with Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority (MTTA), Unwire, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), is powering an exciting new…
The student Dream Team Delft Hyperloop prototype can now ‘fly’ across the Delft campus. The nearly 40-meter-long test track is…
For over 49 years, I-Ride has served Isabella County as a transportation agency with a fleet of 41 buses, offering shared rides…
It’s been a busy first quarter of 2023, and a lot’s been happening in the world of transit technology news.…
What is MaaS? Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) is an integrated mobility concept in which travelers can access a variety of transportation modes…
New York’s Via has acquired U.K.-based Citymapper. The deal will integrate the software transit agencies use to plan routes with…
Trying to join her friends at a restaurant on a recent Friday required real effort from Allyson Mallory. First, she…
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is focusing on the needs of rural communities with its new pilot program. The new…
The cities of Tallinn and Tartu announced that they had signed an agreement for the development of a common app…
Swiss smartphone app innovators Axon Vibe partnered with the UK’s split ticket company Raileasy to launch Sojo in the UK.…
Cities are ever-changing ecosystems, and the future of mobility reflects these ongoing changes, which are currently geared up towards helping…
2022 is nearly out the door, leaving some clear trends in the realm of mobility technology. Demand for all types…
A prime example of leveraging mixed fleets to evolve with rider demand is Collin County Transit, specifically its operations in McKinney, Texas.…
Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) a division of Cubic Corporation, has been selected as “Mobile App Innovation of the Year” for the second…
The Portland Bureau of Transportation spent several years testing out the effectiveness of a program that subsidizes transportation options for…
The Ohio State University will establish and operate a new testing center to support the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission…
Safety-focused AV Startup Argo AI and FedEx robot delivery program shut down, tele-operated cars may come to Las Vegas, electric…
In the Twin Cities, Boston, New York City and beyond, transit agencies are experimenting with solar-powered e-paper signs and onboard…
MaaS Global has a cash crunch, the need for AV driving tests, rescuing the grid with EVs, and the debut…
The process to award $500 million in federal grants that states and local governments can use to pay for cutting-edge…
Against treating AV development as a “race”, intercity electric buses, equity in digital ticketing, and the hope of an end…
Enter the world of curbside management. As congestion grows, cities have increasingly looked to tech companies to create flexible systems…
SEPTA used a range of methods to engage residents and collect their input on how to make the transit system…
Minnesota’s Metro Transit buses drive through a transit way. The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), though a mere 16 years…
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Ohio’s NEORide, which works with governments to improve public transit services across multiple states, will receive over…
Getting on board with public transit options can help employers recruit and retain workers, while also promoting equity and reducing…
The project is one of only 12 to receive the agency’s coveted Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards in 2022.…
Proposed changes to NTD reporting, electric cars hit a “tipping point”, the equity of cashless fare systems, and understanding the…
A groundbreaking new technology aimed at making every inch of the transit network accessible to people with visual impairments could…
It’s been a busy month in the world of mobility technology news: Elon Musk using AVs as “drama”, “Autono-MaaS”, Amazon…
For non-drivers across the country, public transit services are a vital lifeline when it comes to accessing jobs, food, and…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that several state and local agencies are joining forces on a pilot program to…
Hard times and “fake” financials for Uber and Lyft, a new universal mobility pilot in L.A., AV buses will still…
MaaS can help to further the reach of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT), the largest public transportation provider in Tompkins…
More equitable bus lanes through technology, electric bus production delays, ‘liar, liar, battery supplier’, where on earth is all that…
Women, who generally across the world have less access to private cars, face more risks than men when getting from…
The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) public transit system has partnered with mobility solutions company MUVE to pilot a new transportation app, an…
The public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at…
The Poverty Spotlight tool in use. (Image courtesy of Poverty Spotlight) Poverty has a disparate impact on communities across the…
Under the ‘Ride Free in Central Falls’ pilot programme, RIPTA will use software to create a geofence – or virtual…
See all Episodes of the Mobility Lines Podcast Episode 9 of the Mobility Lines Podcast is now available! The latest…
A growing number of services throughout the United Kingdom are proving the concept of digital demand-responsive transport (DDRT) in urban,…
Passenger hyperloop is dead, glorified golf carts for all, and transit agencies buy automated buses. Just a few of the…
IBM today announced the launch of its new integrated global platform, “Let’s create,” the company’s most significant brand initiative in…
Hello to 2022, and goodbye to two self-driving shuttle makers. Also GM edges closer to making AVs, there aren’t nearly…
Over the last couple of years, the European transport sector has witnessed massive changes due to the advent of technology…
For an understanding of new technology and where it will lead us, there’s no book like Mark Mills’ The Cloud Revolution:…
Amazon has introduced public transportation tools for Alexa across the U.S. after almost a year of testing. The Alexa Transit features…
See all Episodes of the Mobility Lines Podcast Episode 7 of the Mobility Lines Podcast is now available! The latest…
Jennie Martin, Secretary General of ITS (UK) – Intelligent Transport Systems, explains how artificial intelligence can support the wider development…
As we bid farewell (or good riddance, as the case may be) to 2021, here are some news highlights for…
As we reflect on two consecutive years of community disruption, one area has remained a critical lifeline: our transportation systems.…
On Wednesday Via plans to tell riders in its two existing markets, New York and Washington, that it will stop…
Ride-sharing starts to return, Apple and the USPS get more involved in automated vehicles, and more in a recurring series…
News of large-scale investments in zero-emission transit keeps rolling in. Meanwhile, scrutiny of Uber, Lyft, and Tesla’s AV features continues.…
Batteries are in many of the headlines this month — new technologies, factories, supply chains, standards, and recycling methods. TNCs…
Smart cities are utilizing intelligent road management to make informed decisions on policies and infrastructure changes that will improve safety.
This month’s tech updates include spiraling TNC prices, new AV services coming on line, driver assistance vs automated vehicles, grids…
All experts agree on one thing at least: the mobility of 2021 can no longer be the mobility of 2030.…
This three-part series (Episodes 3-5 of NCMM’s Mobility Lines podcast) features a conversation with transportation technology expert Carol Schweiger. Episode 3 begins…
Oklahoma’s PICK Van sits in a garage awaiting deployment. Image Credit: Michelle Robertson-Prine at Grand Splash Marketing, LLC. In order…
A team at the University of Oregon is working to give bicyclists smoother rides by allowing them to communicate with traffic signals…
The truth is, flying cars are a reality. The aviation technology exists and early-stage regulatory review is underway in both…
The platform integrates all available mobility models and, as well as making more travel options accessible for riders, it provides…
Hyperloop will bring sustainability and faster travel, with potential to disrupt competing industries once operational by 2030.
The market for connected cars is predicted to soar to over $215 billion by 2027. Connected cars are potentially safer…
First-of-its-kind app integration from Transit and RideCo enables riders to connect microtransit with light rail, subway, and bus rapid transit.
This month’s tech updates include cracking EVs, inaccessible EVs, US lithium, and readying the grid for climate change. New In…
Five Micro vehicles parked / Image Credit: High Valley Transit Similar to ridesharing, microtransit offers on-demand transportation to riders by…
With support from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Lake County Senior Citizens Association was able to test…
Some municipalities are harnessing transportation infrastructure funds and new technology to ensure transit systems remain safe and sustainable. Here are…
This month’s tech updates include maturing low-speed AV shuttle projects, EVs in the bipartisan infrastructure proposal, and the speed of…
As explored in previous posts in this series, transit’s foundational data standard is the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS). This…
Blackberry will form a new BlackBerry IVY Advisory Council, a new invitation-only body comprised of leading companies across the transportation…
GTFS provided the starting point for standardized open transit data’s impact on the transportation sector. Now that it has been…
In this series, we’ve covered what open data is, how it’s part of our everyday lives, and the important relationship…
The week of May 3, 2021, the first cohort of students attended the Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems…
AARP’s Jana Lynott recently released two blogs exploring Ridesheet, a new open-source ride scheduling software application developed through funding from…
If we want to make real progress in creating a new vision for American mobility, the Biden Administration and Congress…
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is deploying an innovative new way to get passengers to consider multimodal options through…
Clover Health, an innovative technology company improving health outcomes for America’s seniors, is partnering with RoundTrip to offer non-emergency medical…
This month’s tech updates include news about EV use TNCs, automated vehicle industry shrinkage and stumbles, the challenges of astronomical…
Many transit riders take their access to public transportation for granted. For riders with disabilities, small challenges, like the size…
Open data is already a part of the everyday lives of most people in the United States. For example: Public…
This month’s tech updates include news of still more AV consolidation, EV growth (and growing pains), rural MaaS in Japan,…
This month’s tech updates brings news of AV consolidation, EV growth (and growing pains), and a raft of new research…
ArchCare, the Archdiocese of New York’s healthcare system that every day cares for more than 9,000 seniors, the poor and persons with…
Building on the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA’s) existing measures to keep bus and train service timely, efficient and safe, City…
A new app exclusively for Morgan County is revolutionizing transportation needs for underserved rural communities. The Georgia Department of Transportation…
Via Transportation Inc. has acquired mapping software maker Remix for about $100 million, Via’s chief executive said in an interview,…
Much like open-source software, open data is already playing an important role in transit, and the opportunities for more impact…
The UW Transportation Data Equity Initiative, made up of entities including UW Taskar Center for Accessible Technology, UW’s Washington State…
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH) recently reintroduced the Strengthening Methods to Advance Research and Technology (SMART) in Transportation Act, which he…
Electrification, electrification, electrification. Have I mentioned electrification? It’s a word on the lips of many this month. TNCs/Ride Sourcing Companies…
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, The National Center for Mobility Management (NCMM) has pivoted their classic peer exchanges…
The first and second posts of this series provided background information on open-source software (OSS) and examples of the business…
“With the rise of artificial intelligence and increasingly available smart mobility data, the vision of this research project is to…
For many, moving around is easier thanks to technology. Tools like Google Directions and OneBusAway give up-to-date travel and transit…
Microtransit is a service intended to complement existing public transportation options. It exists somewhere between traditional fixed-path transit and ride-hailing…
Urban mobility’s many challenges are getting worse because automakers, mobility services providers, and state & local governments aren’t cooperating at…
A slightly quieter few weeks as we come out of the holidays and transition to a new administration. COVID-19 and…
Comprehensive review of the impacts of technology in mobility, including MaaS, automated vehicles, transit technology, and more.
Happy New Year! We start off this update by highlighting the work of a new program that could assist many…
The Review Team examined the full set of transit technologies and identified lists of most needed technologies for each service…
As COVID-19 cases rise in Virginia during the holiday season, Gov. Ralph Northam has announced a $10 million investment of…
NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Ken Lewis of The Drivers Cooperative about its new driver-owned ride-hailing app, which is aimed…
James Cox spent much of his professional career at Uber trying to crack the problem of how to reduce congestion…
Content in this document is disseminated by NCMM in the interest of information exchange. Neither the NCMM nor the U.S.…
COVID-19 & Transit Studies Show Riding Transit During Pandemic Is Pretty Safe by Kea Wilson, StreetsBlog USA “Despite an early…
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