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Repairs Continue to Pittsburgh's Light Rail Blue Line
As Passenger Transport went to press, the Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh announced that Blue Line Library light rail service—interrupted by extensive flood damage in late June—is likely to resume full service by early August. [More]
NTI Webinar to Examine Service Integration
A July 17 webinar hosted by the National Transit Institute will show how strategies such as consolidation and cooperation can help public transportation providers integrate services to increase efficiency, reduce operating expenses, improve the customer experience or achieve other goals. [More]
FTA Marks 50th Birthday
FTA celebrated the 50th birthday of its founding on July 1. [More]
Louis Berger Acquires BergerABAM
Louis Berger, headquartered in Morristown, NJ, has acquired the remaining minority shares of BergerABAM, its partner for more than 30 years and a consulting firm offering services in specialized engineering in surface transportation, ports/waterfront and marine and federal facilities. [More]
TRC Acquires Vali Cooper
TRC, a provider of engineering, consulting and construction management solutions based in Lowell, MA, has acquired Vali Cooper & Associates Inc., an infrastructure firm headquartered in Concord, CA, that manages transportation, water/wastewater, utility and facilities projects. [More]
New CEOs Named
New Jersey DOT and The Rapid, Grand Rapids, MI, have announced new chief executives, while St. Louis Metro has named an interim executive director. [More]
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APTA MEMBER PROFILE |
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Meet Cassandra Borchers!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing APTA members. The subject of this profile is Cassandra Borchers, chief development officer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, St. Petersburg, FL, a member of the APTA Mobility Management Committee; Planning, Policy and Program Development Steering Committee; Metropolitan Planning Subcommittee; Research & Technology Committee; Mid-Size Operations Committee; Streetcar Subcommittee; and High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee. [More]
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THE NEW MOBILITY PARADIGM - MORE VIEWS |
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Developing an Integrated Transportation Vision
The Jacksonville Transportation Authority, like many other public transportation providers, is grappling with the future of mobility. Emerging technology affects the planning, design and operations of all transportation services and facilities. Our success demands breaking down modal silos and rethinking traditional roles. As a multimodal transportation provider, JTA is well positioned to take on the role of the mobility integrator and enhance traditional transportation solutions with new mobility options, emerging technology, new infrastructure solutions and strategic partnerships. [More]
Moving Passengers Curb to Curb the Smart Way
Over the past several years, the national decline of public transit ridership has become a significant concern among industry leaders. There’s been a great deal of discussion among providers to think outside the box and find new and innovative ways to retain and attract riders. [More]
Transit and New Shared-Use Modes: Key Questions from the Transit Industry Perspective
Public transit agencies have been doing much individual soul-searching to position themselves with respect to the explosion of new shared-use modes (ridesourcing, carsharing, bikesharing, etc.), while trying to understand the implications of these new modes on their own services, determine whether these new mobility services are complementary or competitive to existing fixed-route and demand-responsive services, understand policy and regulatory implications and develop frameworks for cooperation and initiatives where feasible and desirable. [More]
Focusing on the Customer Experience
Capital Metro faces challenges that are not unique to its region. The public transit industry, as a whole, is at a critical point as we find it necessary to re-evaluate the status quo and make bold decisions. [More]
Transitioning from Traditional Transit to Mobility as a Service Provider
Lower gasoline prices, increasing car ownership and competing technology and business services are among the main contributors to the “perfect storm” of declining ridership many public transit agencies are facing across the country. [More]
Providing the Mobility Options That Riders Want
It should be obvious to everyone in the public transit industry that we can no longer assume that riders will just show up. The ridership losses at LA Metro and other agencies in recent years are too big to be labeled a “dip.” [More]
Case Study: Emerging Ridesharing Services Expand Mobility Options
The city of Monrovia, CA, offers a range of public transportation services at the local and regional levels, including bus service operated by Foothill Transit and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Gold Line light rail operated by LA Metro and ADA paratransit services operated by Access Services and LA Metro. [More]
Leveraging Technology and Partnerships to Provide Mobility as a Service
It cannot be denied that public transportation is changing. From autonomous vehicles to bikeshare to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, the way we get around today is drastically different than it was just a few years ago. [More]
Elevating Paratransit with On-Demand Rides
Paratransit programs require innovation. Last year, medical transportation services provider RoundTrip partnered with the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) to increase access to public transportation for riders with disabilities. Six months in, the service provides more rides than ever and impacts an entire community in an on-demand program that’s the first of its kind. [More]
Meeting Changing Mobility Needs Key to Public Transit's Future Success
The public transit industry of today is vastly different from the one I joined almost 30 years ago. Back then, the focus was on providing straightforward fixed-route service and moving people to and from the locations our agency chose. People had few other transportation alternatives to reach their destination. [More]
TCRP Report Covers Legal Considerations of Ridesourcing
The Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) has made available a pre-publication, non-edited version of Legal Research Digest 53: Legal Considerations in Relationships Between Transit Agencies and Ridesourcing Service Providers. [More]
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CONNECTECH BRIEFS |
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Leveraging Data and Microtransit Mobility Options to Move People Efficiently
On-demand rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are continually growing and introducing new ways for riders to affordably arrive at a destination. Uber and Lyft as e-hailing services are assisting with first-mile, last-mile transportation options which in turn have created a positive impact on public transportation. [More]
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
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Dump the Pump Roundup
At least 160 public transit agencies and organizations participated in APTA’s 13th annual Dump the Pump Day on June 21.Many held community events to promote public transit ridership, and at least 26 systems offered free rides that day. Here are a few examples of other activities. [More]
Rescuing Children: Part of a Bus Operator's Daily Work
Bus operators understand that being alert to situations is part of their job. These drivers from Cincinnati and Riverside, CA, went the extra mile to look after children in trouble. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Passenger Transport announces the following hirings and promotions in public transportation agencies and business members. Items appear in People on the Move as space permits. [More]
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