During the last week of October I attended the Rail~Volution transit conference. While the sessions were timely, insightful and thought-provoking, I couldn’t help but notice the eight-ton elephant in the room: COVID-19. Even when we don’t talk...

The One-Stop-Shop Approach to Transit Management

“The next generation of transformative transportation is here in front of us...This is the age of acceleration.”

- Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s words are from 2018;...

At the start of 2020, the transit industry was positioned to enhance all of the tools in its already existing arsenal - smart partnerships, technology, data expertise and more - to push forward trends such as autonomous vehicle innovation, the...

“Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me…”

As students return to campus this Fall, we know the main concern is safety. The goal is to keep students, faculty and drivers safe, while providing timely and efficient transportation. Transit planners must also factor in unaccustomed protocols...

As our nation continues to navigate the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, we took an opportunity to survey our customers and hear firsthand the daily challenges and obstacles that transit agencies and operators are facing. The survey...

We’ve all experienced trying times, but living through a global pandemic has presented a multitude of new and unique challenges that have affected several aspects of our personal and professional lives. It has readjusted the way we work,...

This content was originally published on MeetingoftheMinds.org. 

Mobility and transportation have been upended by the COVID-19 crisis. Ridership in major metros across the U.S., Europe, and China has declined 50-90% compared to pre-crisis levels. While stay-at-home orders are being lifted, the global impact of...