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 how does that change during a pandemic? In this webinar, Dr. Ashley Whillans of Harvard Business School will share insights about how a better understanding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Transportation access is one of the fundamental objectives of the public sector as a means to provide access to jobs, services, recreation, and all other elements of the movement of people and goods. It is also one of the most important ways government can enable residents to live healthy, productive lives. Join Renee Autumn Ray, […]
Congestion pricing is an idea that has broad support from transportation practitioners. However, many elected officials and members of the general public are skeptical that these charges, which would apply […]