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Why Mexico Needs a Federal Funding Program for Semiformal Transport

The City Fix

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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Re-Thinking Street Design with a Gender Lens: Lessons from a Street Experiment in Istanbul

The City Fix

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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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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E-Mobility Roadmaps Cut Emissions Faster and More Affordably. Here’s How to Build One.

The City Fix

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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Securing Digital Infrastructure Helps Departments of Transportation Deliver Equitable Service

Government Technology Insider

Renewed investment and interest in transportation infrastructure has empowered state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to modernize not only roads and bridges, but digital infrastructure such as data and information systems. Cyberattacks impacting physical infrastructure are no longer the only way to elicit response from DOTs.

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E-Buses: Operational Tests and Customer Surveys Facilitate Transition and Highlight Benefits

The City Fix

After decades of experience with diesel vehicles, cities and operators need to understand the technical and operational specifications of e-buses to. The adoption of any new technology involves some degree of adaptation, and battery electric buses (e-buses) are no exception.

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Electrifying South Africa’s Minibus Taxi Industry: A Data-Driven Approach

The City Fix

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.