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Public Transit Systems Require Object Storage Capabilities for Video Surveillance

State Tech Magazine

On the New York City subway, crime rose 30 percent in 2022. Video surveillance systems “aid in the deterrence and detection of security threats,” according to the American Public Transportation Association. In Washington, D.C.,

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Creating intelligent city streets in Philadelphia Navy Yard with AWS Partner Rekor Systems

AWS Public Sector Blog

In 2022, the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) initiated a pilot project to analyze traffic patterns and provide analytics within the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The PIDC is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation and master developer of the historic shipyard, which is now a thriving, mixed-use campus.

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How to Improve Local Public Transportation 2022 | GovPilot

GovPilot

When it comes to the quality of public transportation, many cities that were once notable for their advanced public transit are seeing their infrastructure age rapidly, whereas other cities and townships (especially in rural areas) unfortunately lack the infrastructure altogether to operate modernized and useful systems of public transportation.

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The Electric Moment and What’s Next: Transforming Transportation 2022

The City Fix

Transforming Transportation 2022 will continue on February 17. The case for decarbonizing transport cannot be clearer: it’s the fastest growing sector of emissions after. Visit transformingtransportation.org to register and watch full sessions. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22.

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How cities can use transport data to reduce pollution and increase safety

AWS Public Sector Blog

Improving air quality through co-creation In 2018, the Mayor of London set an ambitious goal : 80 percent of the 31 million daily trips in the city should be made on foot, by bicycle, or public transport by 2041. By the end of 2022, 63 percent of journeys fulfilled these criteria.

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Transit Executives Muse about Equity, Inclusion, and Post-Covid Priorities

Human Transit

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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As Mobility Undergoes a Revolution, “There Is No Turning Back”: Transforming Transportation 2022

The City Fix

After COP26, transport has reached an important milestone in the global climate conversation. Visit transformingtransportation.org to watch full sessions from the conference. And join the conversation on Twitter with #TTDC22. The electric revolution is underway and it’s now a centerpiece. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.