public transportation The E-bike Market in US Grew in Popularity due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, as more Citizens are Opting to Rent E-bikes Rather than Taking Public Transportation By www.24-7pressrelease.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT Florida based online store offer rentals and Sales of high-quality E-bikes and E-Motorcycles to help commuters travel safely during the pandemic Full Article
public transportation This French city is largest in Europe to offer free public transportation for all By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:20:04 +0000 Dunkirk, France, paves the way for even more ambitious fare-free transit schemes in even larger cities. Full Article Transportation
public transportation Research Roundup: Social Media For Public Transportation, Funding The Needs Of An Aging Population & An Overview Of U.S. Parking Management Strategies By metrotransportationlibrary.blogspot.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:04:00 +0000 Each and every day, social media tools change the way that organizationsinteract with their users.A recent report from the Center For Urban Transportation Research at University of South Florida titled Routes To New Networks: A Guide To Social Media For The Public Transportation Industry (66p. PDF) explains how these new platforms offer not only more personal one-on-one interaction than traditional media, but also represent the essence of niche marketing.It is undeniable that social media is all the buzz. For some, utilizing new media tools may come as second nature. For others, however, entering the world of social media means taking a giant leap into the world of online communications.One thing is certain – social media platforms are allowing a new opportunity for transportation providers to directly communicate with their target audiences. Communication is moving in this direction – with or without your organization.The report analyzes the usefulness of and applications for social networks, written blogs, audio/video blogs, microblogs (e.g. Twitter), photo sharing, video sharing, user-generated content and mobile web content.The report states that key points to consider when determining which tool(s) to use are:1) Who is my target audience and what tools are they using?2) What type of information do I want to communicate?Content must always resonate with your audience. What can you provide that would be of value?Earlier this year, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) published Funding The Public Transportation Needs Of An Aging Population (57p. PDF).It explains how rapid growth in the number of older people in the United States during the coming decades will lead to greatly increased needs for expanded and enhanced public transportation services. This report: a) identifies the range of actions that will be needed to expand mobility options for older people, including accessible public transportation services;b) quantifies the demand for these public transportation services; andc) estimates the funding that will be needed to provide them.Needed actions have been identified by means of a review of the extensive literature on thissubject. The actions needed to expand mobility options for older people include:Enhancements to fixed-route public transportation operations and planning such as additional bus operator training, incorporating travel needs of older people in route planning and stop placement, and coordination with other agencies and transportation providersEnhancements to public transportation vehicles such as low-floor buses, kneeling buses, improved interior circulation, additional stanchions and grab bars, ergonomic seating designed for older riders, and accessibility features either required or encouraged by ADA like lifts and ramps, larger letters on head signs, and stop announcementsActions to help older people take advantage of existing services, like presenting information in ways that are easy to read and as clear as possible, information and assistance programs to connect older people with appropriate services, and outreach and training programsExpansion of supplementary services including flexible route and community transportation services, ADA complementary paratransit, non-ADA demand-responsive services, taxi subsidy programs, and volunteer driver programsApplication of universal design strategies at transit facilities, bus stops, and on streets and sidewalks in the immediate vicinity of transit facilities and stopsThese are the actions of greatest concern to public transportation agencies, but they are not theonly actions needed.Other important actions include assuring supportive services to caregiverswho provide transportation, encouraging further development of unsubsidized privatetransportation services, increasing the availability of accessible taxicabs, coordinating with non-emergency medical transportation provided under Medicaid and Medicare, and supportingmodifications to automobiles and roadways to increase the safety of older drivers.Finally, we wanted to take a closer look at U.S. Parking Policies: An Overview Of Management Strategies put out by the Institute For Transportation And Development Policy in New York.This report highlights best practices in parking management in the United States.In the last decade, some municipalities have reconsidered poorly conceived parking policies to address a host of negative impacts resulting from private automobile use such as traffic congestion and climate change. Unchecked, these policies have proven to be a major barrier to establishing a balanced urban transportation network.Many aspects of current parking management in the United States do not work reliably or efficiently for anyone: Motorists find themselves circling for long periods in search of a place to park; retail employees take choice parking locations away from potential customers; developers are compelled to provide more parking than the market requires; and traffic managers encounter difficulty handling traffic generated by new parking as there is often no link between parking price, supply and the amount of available road space.Finally, the old parking paradigm doesn’t work for the environment, as hidden subsidies encourage over reliance on private car use — a major, growing contributor to global warming and air pollution.This report identifies core sustainable parking principles and illustrates how smarter parking management can benefit consumers and businesses in time and money savings, while also leading to more livable, attractive communities. 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public transportation RFP: Homelessness: A Guide for Public Transportation By www.trb.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:43:45 GMT TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) has issued a request for proposals to develop a guide for public transportation agencies and concerned stakeholders on effective approaches and best practices that are responsive to people who are experiencing homelessness. This project is intended to help public transportation agencies preserve the quality of their services and facilities, while respecting the rights and mobility needs of people experiencing homelessness, including the need for safe plac... Full Article
public transportation Face Coverings Required on Public Transportation By www.dartfirststate.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT Governor Carney’s State of Emergency declaration, starting Tuesday, April 28, requires the wearing of face coverings on public transportation until further notice. To comply, passengers* must wear face coverings when riding any DART bus, fixed route or paratransit, or SEPTA train, and while waiting at a bus stop or train station with others. Those not wearing face coverings will not be allowed to board the bus or train. Please continue to practice social distancing. Thank you for your cooperation.*children 12 years and under are not required to wear a face covering nor are individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition; children ages 2 and under must not wear them. Full Article
public transportation Justice Department Resolves Americans with Disabilities Act Lawsuit with Jackson, Mississippi, Public Transportation System By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:57:08 EDT The United States has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the city of Jackson, Miss., to improve access to public transportation for individuals with disabilities. Full Article OPA Press Releases
public transportation Justice Department Settles Case Against South Bend, Indiana, Public Transportation Corporation to Defend Employment Rights of Army Reservist By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 11:35:19 EDT The Department of Justice announced today that it has resolved claims made by Stephen Ralston against the South Bend, Ind., Public Transportation Corporation (TRANSPO) under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Full Article OPA Press Releases
public transportation Join Authors Jarrett Walker and Darrin Nordahl for a Discussion of Public Transportation and Community By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:30:00 -0500 Whether urban, suburban, or rural, transportation systems dictate and define human interaction and community. Join BookHugger for a panel discussion of this phenomena. Full Article Living
public transportation Manhattan's first coronavirus patient is a healthcare worker who did not take public transportation By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:49:26 GMT New York Governor Andrew Cuomo tells a press conference on Monday that there will be more cases of the coronavirus in New York City and community spread is 'inevitable'. Full Article
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public transportation Economic and policy considerations of advanced public transportation systems (APTS): background and review of evaluation approaches By digital.lib.usf.edu Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:41:23 -0400 Full Article
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public transportation Methods for examining environmental equity issues in public transportation By digital.lib.usf.edu Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:44:04 -0400 Full Article
public transportation Preliminary evaluation of public transportation projects eleigible for funding by the Florida Department of Transportation : background report By digital.lib.usf.edu Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:44:15 -0400 Full Article
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public transportation Review of the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission By digital.lib.usf.edu Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:45:26 -0400 Full Article
public transportation Annotated bibliography : geographic information systems in public transportation By digital.lib.usf.edu Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:45:41 -0400 Full Article
public transportation 'You can't get there on the bus' : an analysis of ethnicity, gender, race, and work in public transportation By digital.lib.usf.edu Published On :: Thu, 29 May 2014 14:26:28 -0400 Full Article