The City Fix

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Although it is widely recognized that gender disparities are echoed in the design and operation of urban transportation systems, gender-responsive transportation planning is still in its early stages. Drawing from the TOPUK project, which stands for “Women Accessing Public Transport,”.

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The City Fix

MARCH 8, 2024

For a woman living in an African city, public transport can be a daunting experience. Women usually plan their trips in advance, and consider a multitude of factors before setting out: What is the safest way to reach the bus.

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The City Fix

JULY 7, 2022

Cities are increasingly trying to discern what post-pandemic resilience will look like, especially in terms of mobility and public transport. And in Colombia, cities are known for their innovations in public transport systems — like Bogotá’s bus rapid transport and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In cities around the world, the sudden and sustained drop in public transport ridership during COVID-19 has caused a financial and operational crisis for both large public transport agencies and semiformal service providers. In most places, existing business models and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

JUNE 16, 2020

In less than two months, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives, causing sickness, death, economic loss and fear. While this global health and safety crisis has been challenging for all of us, it has been especially tough for essential. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Public transport systems are vital to the functioning of cities the world over. However, public transport in many cities. They connect people to economic opportunities, education and health care; they can improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion and pollution. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MAY 30, 2023

To cut transport emissions, moving vehicles away from burning fossil fuels is a fundamental step. However, the e-mobility transition is not only an opportunity to reduce emissions but to modernize mobility across the board, from expanding access to public transport.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JUNE 29, 2023

As local leaders look to increase the economic mobility of their residents and reduce poverty in their communities, a key emerging area to address is transportation.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Less parking could pave the way for denser housing and more accessible public transportation.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Video surveillance systems “aid in the deterrence and detection of security threats,” according to the American Public Transportation Association. Surveillance “can provide video evidence of occurrences throughout a transport system, aiding in response and detection of threat targeting and…

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MARCH 8, 2024

For the last few years, the public transportation needs of Americans have been changing faster than ever. In response, city leaders, planners, and transit agencies have been hard at work developing creative ways to improve and adapt transportation networks.

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The City Fix

MARCH 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted public transportation as an essential service for the functioning of all cities. But especially for many women, the closures and general instability of public transit systems have meant loss of access to services and customers. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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GCN

JUNE 23, 2023

Its issues aren’t unique, though, and experts warn that public transportation at-large is vulnerable unless leaders act. Despite repeated warnings, a report on Washington, D.C.’s s transit authority finds it is still at risk of a cyberattack.

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The City Fix

JULY 16, 2020

There’s no question we’re going through unprecedented times for public transport. Ridership is down anywhere from 60% to 90%. Transit agencies are hemorrhaging cash, with fare revenue following ridership down the tube. But the fact is that throughout the tremendous. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

APRIL 23, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has shown that effective public transport is vital to keeping cities running. By serving essential workers in health care, emergency services, food services, and other sectors, public transport has become a service not just for some people. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As citizens require more efficiency from the websites they surf to the public transportation they ride, state and local governments are investing in AI technology to optimize the citizen experience. With the help of AI, urban environments are innovating to meet the demands of the digital age.

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GCN

JUNE 15, 2023

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation now provides all transit agencies across the commonwealth access to Via’s Remix transportation mapping and scheduling software.

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Multimodal public transport in Uganda is widespread but largely an informal affair. Kampala, like many African cities, relies on this informal system – comprised largely of taxis (14-seater minibuses) and boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) – to provide much-needed connectivity to. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MARCH 1, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concerns surrounding virus transmission on public transportation led many to choose alternate mobility options – most notably, cycling. Cycling gained popularity for both recreational use and commuting, a trend especially evident in the United States, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

JULY 19, 2023

The minibus taxi (MBT) industry is the backbone of South Africa’s public transportation system with a fleet of approximately 250,000 vehicles, operated by thousands of providers, employing some 600,000 drivers. MBTs account for 80% of all journeys taken by taxi.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 5, 2020

While many urban experts fear a turn to personal cars in lieu of public transport, few people so far are actually purchasing. As people stay home and city streets turn quiet, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global vehicle market. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This equals approximately 7 billion trips per year, making school buses one of the most widely used forms of public transport in the United States.  More than 20 million students in the United States ride school buses every year. But those trips aren’t always.

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The City Fix

APRIL 30, 2020

As elsewhere, public transport ridership in Chinese cities dipped precipitously during the early days of the pandemic. Ghost-like cities with deserted metro cars and empty buses have been a vivid manifestation of how COVID-19 has affected society worldwide. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Human Transit

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Once she gets to her destination city, though, things are even worse: Even once they arrive there’s a long line for municipal public transport crows, so Maryam takes a taxi. But the utopian qualities of both series makes me this seem not quite right.

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State Tech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

After starting his career with New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Nathaniel Ford has held key positions at transit systems across the United States, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit District in Northern California, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

MAY 16, 2023

Federal funding is available for municipal leaders looking to reduce carbon emissions in public transportation fleets. The transportation sector is the largest emitter of carbon in the U.S.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

As New Jersey Transit CISO, Rafi Khan is responsible for protecting data at one of the largest public transportation agencies in the United States. It’s not an easy job, he admits, and he won’t divulge any big department secrets for keeping the world’s bad actors at bay.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In response, MTA in Baltimore is providing free transit (" Maryland Transit Administration to offer free public transportation this weekend ," Baltimore Sun ). . -- " Revisiting assistance programs to get people biking: 18 programs ," 2020 P.S. This Friday is World Car Free Day.

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Human Transit

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Paul Comfort, Conversations about Equity and Inclusion in Public Transportation, Comfort Consulting, 2022. Paul Comfort is a transit evangelist (his term) and the former Executive Director of Maryland Transit Authority, which covers greater Baltimore.

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Human Transit

JANUARY 16, 2023

Roving the internet, and lacking any other reference points in reality, ChatGPT has decided that since the “Uber is public transit” meme has been so effectively amplified, that must be the most interesting definitional issue. I asked about the meanings of the two terms, “public transit” and “public transport.”

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Reprogramming the City

AUGUST 12, 2020

Public transportation assets have proved adept at being repurposed to serve a human need. This cabin will be used as store and area for paramedics.” ” In all, Indian Railways said 20,000 coaches would be available for potential conversion.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

MARCH 29, 2023

lifts [elevators] blocked: people possibly trapped in them trains stranded: people possibly stranded in them traffic control inoperable: possibility of accidents and queues at road junctions critical facilities (hospitals, police stations, etc.)

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Social Pinpoint

DECEMBER 5, 2022

From urban planning and public transportation development to local government projects, the public should always play a vital role in the decision-making process and have their voices heard. This new service was slated to launch in fall 2021 – just a few months later. But, we were determined to overcome these barriers.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JULY 31, 2023

That may be attributable to a sort of shellshock at NJT as multiple privately operated bus routes have had a hard time recovering from the pandemic, leaving the state’s public transportation system scurrying to find answers.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nicknamed Justice40, this initiative challenges local governments and nonprofit agencies to actively engage people living in disadvantaged communities in participating in the planning of major infrastructure improvements such as bridges, public transportation, clean air and water initiatives, and more.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By contrast, apparently Public Transport Victoria (Melbourne) promoted transit to their concert too, but didn't provide expanded services and there were serious problems (" ‘Awful planning’: Unofficial Red Hot Chili Peppers concert after-party lifts commuter spirit ," News.com). This ad was in a Reddit thread.

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