Public transportation has been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stay at home orders have dramatically reduced ridership, fares, and tax revenues, while the ongoing health concerns about the virus make a return to normal timeline far from certain. Meanwhile, public transportation has demonstrated its value as an essential service during the pandemic, […]
In just a few months, the paradigm for transit has been upended. Agencies and the organizations that support them are adopting radically different operational models to meet essential needs balanced with requirements for physical distancing, sanitation, and tighter budgets. In this webinar, leaders at Los Angeles County Metro and Via will discuss how their organizations […]
Behavioral scientists have been studying how people make transportation decisions and how we can get them to make choices that are better for health, the environment, and traffic safety. But […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed transit professionals to establish new standards for resiliency. At the same time, leaders in transit are seeking new ways to promote social mobility through career pathway opportunities. Drawing from industry experience and research, this webinar will delve into resiliency challenges and education and training solutions to cultivate a more resilient […]
The impacts of density on the COVID-19 pandemic are currently the center of attention in public opinion, policy decisions, and planning practice. The concerns and assumptions surrounding density challenge the foundation of modern cities and have immediate implications for transportation expenditures, urban redevelopment, tax policy, congestion pricing, smart growth, and affordable housing. However, a recent […]
In this webinar, Saba Long and Alice Grossman will talk about why transportation organizations should invite the public to take an active role in improving public transportation. Participants will hear from Saba about how the MARTA Army, a volunteer-led effort, is helping to make transit in Atlanta more accessible through operations like Bus Stop Census […]
While much of the transportation-related news has been focused on COVID-19 recovery, automated vehicle technologies are quietly progressing behind the scenes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recently posted a new Voluntary Safety Self Assessment for BMW's Level 3 automated vehicle system. Join a discussion with experts from BMW to hear about their Level […]
Cities and metropolitan areas around the world face immense challenges today. In a new posthumous book, renowned urban planner Hank Dittmar makes the case for individual initiatives and interventions rather than grand plans, which he contends are often the problem. The lessons in the book come directly from Hank's experiences throughout the course of his […]
The impact of COVID-19 on consumer-facing industries, like aviation or retail, has received great coverage in the press and in the public consciousness. Less-publicized — but still significant — are the impacts the virus and the subsequent economic shutdowns have had on business-to-business industries like freight rail. The freight rail industry continues to operate throughout […]
The supply-chain shocks and many challenges facing public transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic have emphasized the essential value of our nation’s mobility systems and the professionals who design, develop, operate, and maintain them. It is therefore incumbent upon policymakers to empower this essential workforce. Future transportation professionals will need to adopt new standards for resilience […]
In this webinar, join an interactive discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned as transit agencies continue to provide paratransit service in the “new normal” environment. This session will reflect on lessons learned about the administration and delivery of paratransit services. Presenters will share information about: Modifications and adjustments that agencies implemented to respond […]
The challenges facing public transit during the global pandemic are well-known, with low ridership, safety concerns for workers, and looming fiscal concerns. In response, agency heads are being forced to change how they operate. But change is hard and transit boards are sometimes reluctant to try new approaches, leverage new technologies, and engage in new […]