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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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‘Replace short haul flights with high speed rail’ say citizens around the world

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The study offers policymakers, operators and transport planners, powerful insights into what motivates a person’s transport decisions within and between cities. Hitachi train. This is the second year in a row that Hitachi Rail has commissioned such research. Hitachi tram (light rail), Turin, Italy.

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Chromeos flex: Addressing profile 2 tech challenges on a budget

Open Access Government - Technology News

Avoiding another CrowdStrike Traditional operating systems, such as Windows, have complex architectures that are susceptible to system-wide failures and rely heavily on software updates and patches from a whole suite of third-party companies that can, and have, introduced new issues.

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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.

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Re-imagining the future of mobility on islands

AWS Public Sector Blog

Digital technologies have the potential to make mobility systems more sustainable, intelligent, and inclusive. Islands, like other communities, are working to create effective and sustainable transport linkages. But they are subject to unique challenges, as they are often highly dependent on external transport linkages.