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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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

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 City Fix

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Moving around cities in a variety of ways is getting easier and more convenient: whether it’s improved public transportation systems, wider sidewalks or more dedicated bike lanes. With the rise of smartphone technology and GPS, shared mobility services — like.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Public transport is a powerful tool to curb climate emissions and to reduce dependence on private motorized vehicles – not to mention to provide more equitable and affordable access to opportunity for riders. But surprisingly few countries have made public transport part.

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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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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

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

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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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 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

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

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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The City Fix

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A new digital platform being piloted in cities around the world is making public transportation more efficient, economical and accessible, while encouraging low-carbon travel. Mobility-as-a-Service is an on-demand service that integrates various forms of transportation services into a single platform accessible.

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The City Fix

MARCH 11, 2024

Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation. In Brazil, this design led to an average of more than 30,000 annual road crash fatalities nationwide by the turn of the century,

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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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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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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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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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The City Fix

JANUARY 19, 2021

For most Latin American and Caribbean cities, public transport is the single most important way to access opportunity and essential services for most urban dwellers, from finding a job to education. This blog is also available in Spanish on IADB.org. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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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

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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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Read related stories on the AWS Public Sector Blog: Working backwards from Vision Zero to improve road safety Citi Logik helps governments drive action on transportation insights with AWS How the Port of Long Beach addresses supply chain challenges with AWS Stockholm Public Transport transforms its ticketing system with the AWS Cloud Transporting people (..)

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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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GCN

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

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

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Nominees can cover the gamut of government projects from water supply to streets and highways, parks and recreation to wastewater collection and treatment, public finance, public transportation, stormwater and flood control, technology, solid waste collection and treatment, public safety, management, building maintenance and construction, grounds maintenance, (..)

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Improving public information services To better serve their community, a state agency uses an LLM-powered chatbot enhanced with RAG to provide real-time, accurate information on public transportation schedules, public health advisories, and more.

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GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

Before the ADA, Public transportation, such as trains, were not required to have handicap access. Capitol, and then roughly 60 people relinquished their walkers and other mobility aids to crawl up the Capitol steps as part of the protest. It became known as “the Capitol Crawl.” Businesses could refuse to hire the disabled.

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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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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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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 17, 2023

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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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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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 5, 2024

Damage or interruptions to public transportation affect all community members but have a disproportionately large impact on lower-income groups.

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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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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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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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