Bus network redesigns have been a major trend in public transit over the past several years, in part due to the availability of much better data to use for planning purposes and the recognition that the bus can play a big role in improving mobility. In the past few years, with the rise in app-based […]
Christof Spieler has recently released the second edition of his wildly popular book Trains, Buses, People. Christof’s new book now covers eight Canadian cities and two new U.S. cities. His original book was dubbed “a transit wonk’s bible” that has guided “a smarter conversation about urban transit.” Christof will discuss the evolving conversation around transit […]
Successful cyber attacks on our transportation systems have a debilitating effect on the economy and public safety. Systems including oil pipelines, transit networks, airlines, and supply chains all are susceptible to an attack, but many are under prepared for a large and growing concern. Although cybersecurity does not capture the public attention until a crisis, […]
As the Transportation sector continues to become more dependent on access to the electric power grid, increased coordination between the transportation and energy sectors will lead to more efficient connected systems. At a Federal level, The Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides a framework for states to start planning for charging networks to […]
Many of the goods imported into the U.S. rely on intricate, finely-tuned, international supply chains. When the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on international supply networks that caused shortages, price increases, and instilled plenty of worry in consumers, it also set in motion more conversation about the emerging future of supply chains. But how did we […]
Congress may have just released the text of its $1.5 trillion omnibus appropriations package, but Jeff Davis already has you covered for all your transportation update needs. In this Rapid […]
The war in Ukraine has touched almost every corner of the world in almost as many ways. From parts availability to rising oil prices, it's clear that what happens in one part of the world can have profound and personal effects elsewhere. Aviation is just one sector of the global economy that has been affected […]
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, which account for 29 percent of total emissions in the United States, is going to take a multifaceted approach. Leveraging public transit networks is an important part of that strategy. While the COVID pandemic has slashed ridership and posed looming financial problems for transit operations, it’s also providing an […]
Cities own the streets that transit agencies need for their bus lanes. Regions often lack a coordinated entity to oversee implementation of road pricing. Freight rolling off a regional port hub is not always synced with the state and local roadways that connect it. Complicated governance is often at the root of the obstacles to […]
In January 2019, LA Metro launched a first-mile, last-mile mobility on demand (MOD) pilot with Via, offering shared rides to and from select rail transit stations. LA Metro and their partner research team collected robust data on the pilot, and Eno published several research reports evaluating how the pilot addressed contracting, data sharing, fare integration and accessibility. […]