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July 18, 2022

A Universal Mobility Implementation Resource

New mobility solutions have provided more options for the public to travel, and transit agencies have increasingly explored these options to enhance their services. Public transit and its riders must be ...

July 6, 2022

Credit: City of Salem

City Launches Carsharing Program, Salem, MA, 2022

The City of Salem has partnered with Getaround to offer a public carsharing program to the community. Getaround’s platform typically supports peer-to-peer carshare, where individuals can rent their ...

July 5, 2022

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Zero-Fare Transit

Brief Summary: Zero-fare transit continues to be under consideration as agencies assess how to best meet their agency and users’ needs. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the zero-fare approach ...

June 30, 2022

Credit: Sun Tran

Agency Launches Curb-to-Curb Shared Ride Service, Marana, AZ, 2022

Sun Tran, the transit agency serving Pima County, Arizona, is replacing its former Sun Shuttle Route 410 in Marana with a curb-to-curb shared ride service. The new service, Marana/Avra Valley Dial-a-Ride, ...

June 30, 2022

Credit: Liftango

Ikea Partners with Liftango to Launch Ride2Work Carpool Pilot, 2022

In July of 2022, IKEA employees at participating locations across the nation will have the option to take part in an employee-based carpooling pilot program designed to encourage thousands of employees ...

June 30, 2022

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Lime Announces Pilot for New Micromobility Vehicle, Long Beach, CA, 2022

Lime, the micromobility company known primarily for its e-scooters and mopeds, announced the launch of its newest vehicle, the Citra, in Long Beach, CA. The Citra is a two-wheeled, seated, battery powered ...

June 30, 2022

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City Debuts Two New Electric Buses, La Crosse, WI, 2022

Two new electric buses have been added to La Crosse, Wisconsin’s Municipal Transit Utility (MTU) fleet. The zero-emission buses will provide smoother, quieter, and more comfortable rides for passengers, ...

June 20, 2022

Credit: Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT)

New Agency Launches Offering Microtransit to Idaho Falls, ID, 2022

Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) has commenced operations as a new transit agency. At this time, GIFT offers shared point-to-point rides to and from any location within the city limits of Idaho Falls. ...

June 20, 2022

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Transit Agencies Partner to Offer Integrated Fare Pass, Chicago, IL, 2022

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace are introducing the Regional Connect Pass, a supplement to Metra's $100 Super Saver monthly pass. Metra is currently offering the Super Saver pass on ...

June 20, 2022

Credit: Transit Authority of the City of Omaha (Metro)

New Bikeshare Stations and E-Bikes Placed Alongside Bus Rapid Transit Route, Omaha, NE, 2022

Heartland Bike Share is placing 14 new docking stations and 100 electric pedal-assist bicycles alongside Metro’s ORBT route in Omaha. ORBT began operations as Metro’s bus rapid transit (BRT) route ...

June 20, 2022

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City Launches Rent-a-Scooter Program, Fairfield, CT, 2022

The city of Fairfield, CT, partnered with Bird Scooters for a one-year electric scootershare pilot program with the intention of gauging community interest. The pilot is starting with 50 e-scooters, with ...

June 20, 2022

Credit: California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP)

State Agency Releases Operational Data Standard, CA, 2022

The California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP), a division of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), has released the Operational Data Standard (ODS). The ODS functions as a complement ...

June 16, 2022

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VIA Metropolitan Transit Launches New Integrated Transit Application in Collaboration with Local Bikeshare System, San Antonio, TX, 2022

VIA Metropolitan Transit has partnered with San Antonio BCycle, a bikeshare service, to launch a new integrated transit application that allows users to book a bus or bike trip in one place. Previously, ...

June 14, 2022

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Mobility Hubs: Where People Go to Move, Shared-Use Mobility Center, 2019

Introduction Today we have more ways to get around our cities than ever before—from bikesharing to scooters, carshare to ridehailing. But the many benefits of this expanding menu of options can only ...

June 10, 2022

Credit: City and County of Denver

Climate Action Rebate Program Discounts Purchases for E-Bikes, Denver, CO, 2022

Denver residents can now receive significant discounts on electric bike purchases through a newly established Climate Action Rebates program. The city’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency ...