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Electric School Buses Driving Towards a Greener Future
Published: 09/12/2024
Electric school buses are currently on high demand, and following the trend of public transit with the transition to clean energy. Continue reading
Washington DC Traffic Ranked Second Worst in the US
Published: 04/05/2024
Traffic can be a daily nuisance. It's a daily challenge that people commuting need to go through morning and afternoon. It causes stress, hinders the environment and even costs more than using public transportation. Continue reading
Congestion Pricing as a Solution for Traffic
Published: 12/22/2023
Congestion pricing is a way to increase prices without increasing supply. Â This concept is not only used in the transportation industry. Utilities such as electricity varies their prices depending on demand; such as time of day or season of the year. Continue reading
Public Transit and its Financial Shortfalls
Published: 12/01/2023
Public transit has gone through a handful of challenges in the past few years. Even before the pandemic started, public transit has been facing funding crises. The significant decrease in ridership starting in 2020 just made things worse. Continue reading
Pre-Pandemic Levels of Transit Ridership, Are We There Yet?
Published: 08/31/2023
After over 3 years, transit ridership finally is reaching closer to pre-pandemic levels; but it hasn’t been without a few challenges. The biggest challenge public transit is currently facing is the amount of people still working remotely on a frequent basis, if not fully remote. Continue reading
The E-Bike Tax Credit is Back
Published: 04/10/2023
In an effort for cleaner energy in public transit, U.S. lawmakers have re-introduced the e-bike tax credit bill that would allow people to have a tax break when buying an electric bike. Continue reading
Car-free living is it possible?
Published: 02/08/2023
The term car-free living can be either a convenience or a hinderance; depending where you live. If you live in the city, where there are plenty of public transportation available, living without a car makes total sense. Continue reading
E-Paper Displays
Published: 01/13/2023
Electronic, or e-paper displays are a technology with reflective display. This technology mimics the appearance of ink on paper. However, these displays require very little power, since they reflect light rather than emit it. Continue reading
Boost Ridership for Public Transit
Published: 01/06/2023
Ever since COVID-19, public transit agencies have come up with different strategies to boost ridership. Public transit ridership reached an all time low when COVID-19 restrictions hit. With everyone working from home, it impacted public transit in a way unseen before. Continue reading
Benefits of Digital Signage
Published: 11/24/2022
There are many benefits of digital signage for your business. Whether it's located in public transit, a library, school or mall, digital signage can help with visual appeal and customer engagement. Continue reading
Public Transit Safety
Published: 08/03/2022
Public transit safety is usually one of the top concerns when people are looking for alternative ways of commuting. Bus, metrorail and train are one of the safest ways to travel. Continue reading
Trip Planners Make Commute Easier
Published: 06/07/2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the federal mask mandate. This time, it has extended to April 18, 2022. This was based on current national data, science and other factors. Continue reading
Commuting To Work: A New Outlook
Published: 03/02/2022
Commuting to work has changed a lot since the pandemic in 2020 began. Roads/highways went from highly congested to light, as we haven't seen before. Continue reading
Public Transit Ridership and Its New "Normal"
Published: 01/15/2022
One of the industries mostly affected with the COVID-19 pandemic was the public transit and its ridership. As lockdown procedures started back in spring of 2020, more people had the option of working remotely. Initially, the transit industry thought it would be a matter of just a few weeks. Still to this date, at the final stages of 2021, public transit has not gone back to normal. Continue reading
Advantages of a Company Shuttle
Published: 11/18/2021
The challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic also brought creative, alternate solutions; for example a company shuttle. This is a new modality that did exist before the pandemic. Lately it has been more common as an incentive to get employees back to work. Continue reading
Commuter Benefits and Its Importance
Published: 11/05/2021
Commuter benefits give workers the chance to use tax-free dollars on commuting costs. The companies that offer these benefits also save money by reducing payroll taxes. According to a survey Robert Half reported, about 23% of employees would quit a job due to difficult commute, while 85% would get a pay cut for an easier commute. If a company provides these benefits, an employee is more likely to stay with the company longer. Continue reading
Micromobility Weathered The Storm
Published: 08/03/2021
Micromobility includes bikes, both traditional and electric, and electric scooters. Additionally, any small lightweight vehicle that operates typically below 15mph and operated directly by users. Continue reading