Discussion
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Adriano L. Martinez • @LASmogGuy
Here’s what’s great about the electric bus panel at the #APTAannual18 conference: it’s not just California. It’s Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana on the panel. There is a nationwide web of transit agencies disrupting the combustion bus status quo. #RightToZero
Denveright • @denveright
RTD is identifying future high-priority bus rapid transit (BRT) corridors. Many under consideration are those ID'd in Denveright's Denver Moves: Transit and Blueprint Denver plans. Learn more & give RTD feedback at http://www.rtd-denver.com/BRT-study.shtml . #transit
moovel Group • @moovel
Interesting interview with Jörg Lamparter (Head of Mobility Services) about #SmartCities, the future of urban mobility and the #Mobility-as-a-Service pionieer #moovel „The trend is toward mobility on demand." #MaaS
Andy P • @transportgooru
Don't forget to say hello to your fellow rider(s)! You never know.. He/she may become your life-long friend/partner. :) #transit #buses #mobility
Felix Whitton • @felixwhitton
"The definition of a city is lots of people living close together. It doesn’t matter how many people want to drive cars—it’s how many will be able to drive cars. It cannot continue this way because we will run out of space.” https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2018/10/is-public-transit-doomed-in-the-us/572698/ … #transit
SUTP • @_SUTP
Different forms of #mobility, often remain isolated in cities. The smartest way is to bundle them all and create a platform that guarantees accessible and affordable mobility for everyone! #MaaS
Perspective
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TriMet • @trimet
TriMet is adding a new bus line to get workers and travelers to and from Portland International Airport late at night and early in the morning. TriMet is also splitting its longest bus line and adding frequent service in East Portland to decrease wait times. The expansion brings more and better service, improved connections to jobs and other destinations, and increased access to safe, reliable transportation throughout the region.
masstransitmag.com/12425719
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County • @RTCWashoe
After almost five years of planning and working together to develop ideas to create a better Midtown, the RTC is close to breaking ground on the Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension Project.
The RTC anticipates construction activities will start the first week of September. The team may start to place equipment around the corridor in August. The majority of work for the first phase will be complete in spring of 2019.
masstransitmag.com/12425161
VIA Metropolitan Transit • @VIA_Transit
VIA Metropolitan has joined the lip sync craze that’s sweeping the nation and released its lip sync video with a rendition of “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars.
VIA Metropolitan Transit accepted a challenge from Austin’s Capital Metro to join the phenomenon, which until recently, featured mostly law enforcement departments across the country performing to popular songs with creative videos.
masstransitmag.com/12426484
Metropolitan Transit Authority • @MTA
“For years, customers on Staten Island have endured express bus rides that were not at all express, and we heard them loud and clear,” said President Byford. “With their help and the support of Borough President James Oddo and our labor partner, ATU Local 726, we are now able to give those customers what they deserve — faster, shorter routes and more service at all hours of the week. We are extremely grateful to the Borough President and Local 726 for helping us make this redesign possible.”
masstransitmag.com/12425818
Photo Op
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Metropolitan Transit Authority • @MTA
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reopened the 72 St station on the B, C lines following extensive work to repair deteriorating infrastructure and modernize the station environment with improvements such as digital signage for real-time service information, enhanced wayfinding and station entrances, energy-efficient lighting and updated security equipment.
In mezzanine and platform areas where wall tiles were in need of replacement, MTA Arts & Design installed a new ceramic mosaic titled “SKY” by Yoko Ono. “SKY” comprises six separate mosaics spanning both station platforms and mezzanine. The mosaics altogether measure 973 square feet and show a blue, cloud-filled sky embedded with written messages of hope.
flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/45181303572/
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • @metrolosangeles
One of Metro’s priority projects, the Purple Line Extension is a critically important rail project that will provide a high-capacity, high-speed and, dependable alternative for commuters to travel between downtown Los Angeles, the Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills and Westwood, where stations will be near UCLA and the VA Hospital.
metro.net/projects/westside/
