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  • July-August 2018

    • July-August 2018

    Easymile
    Easymile’s EZ10 is a driverless, electric shuttle that can carry up to 12 people.
    Technology

    Special Report: Autonomous and Connected Vehicles

    Aug. 15, 2018
    An overview of the state of the industry as it relates to autonomous and connected vehicles.
    RTD
    In 2017 RTD debuted the first electric BRT route as part of a pilot program with Proterra.
    Bus

    Facility Planning for Tomorrow's Fleet

    Aug. 15, 2018
    As fuel types continue to change, agencies must adapt their facilities to support new the needs of the new vehicles.
    CUTRIC
    The Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial: Phase I was launched at TransLink in Vancouver as part of a national coordinated effort to advance zero emissions transit technology
    Technology

    Leading Innovation Across Canada

    Aug. 15, 2018
    The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium leads collaborative research and project development to advance Canada’s mobility and transportation technologies.
    NEC
    By using digital signage to create a captivating, customizable and eye-catching shopping experience, retailers can drive sales and boost revenue streams.
    Rail

    Bringing it All Together – How Modern Rail Hubs Incorporate Retail and Digital Signage to Recover Costs

    Paul Redding
    Aug. 15, 2018
    With future needs in mind, major rail hubs around the world are undergoing significant renovations, and new rail hubs are being planned and designed.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    The Journey Becomes the Destination as Audiovisual Experiences Transform Transportation Hubs

    Brad Grimes
    Aug. 15, 2018
    Transit hubs around the world are being transformed to become an immersive audiovisual experience, elevating traveler engagement.

    More content from July-August 2018

    CCTA
    Contra Costa Transportation Authority Executive Director Randell H. Iwasaki, P.E.
    Technology

    Best Practices: Autonomous Mobility

    Randell Iwasaki
    Aug. 15, 2018
    Autonomous technology is being tested and incorporated into projects to improve safety and improve mobility. Get insight on how this technology is being used and evaluated from...
    AMF-Bruns
    AMF-Bruns hide-away wheelchair system.
    Bus

    July/August Product Feature: ADA Products

    Aug. 15, 2018
    For the latest in ADA products visit http://www.masstransitmag.com/directory/ada-related
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    In ZF's Innovation Van, autonomous technology is used to improve the first-last mile efficiency of package delivery. (For the demonstration, the face shield worn is different than their actual design which more closely resembles glasses. They could not be shown due to propriety information.)
    Technology

    Tomorrow’s “Driver”

    Aug. 15, 2018
    Planning for next-generation mobility means a new role for the driver.
    Bestmile
    Michael Cottle, vice president of sales and customer success for Bestmile.
    Technology

    The Future of Livable Cities: Shared, Coordinated, Multi-Modal Services

    Michael Cottle
    Aug. 15, 2018
    Last-mile services with autonomous vehicles have the advantage of being relatively easy to deploy. They require minimal infrastructure and reduce costs in important ways.
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    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    The Future of Livable Cities: Shared, Coordinated Multi-Modal Services

    Michael Cottle
    Aug. 15, 2018
    The American Public Transportation Association’s quarterly Ridership Report shows continuing declines in the use of most forms of public transportation (2.9 percent overall in...
    Nokia
    Intelligent Transportation Systems can play an important role in addressing the vexing problem of traffic congestion, and even lay the groundwork for the implementation of a broader, more efficient and diversified city-wide transportation system.
    Intelligent Transportation Systems

    You Can’t Have a Smart City with Dumb Roads

    Matthias Jablonowski
    Aug. 6, 2018
    As city and regional planners lay the groundwork for making their cities smarter, it is important that they not forget their roadways.
    BrightLine
    Brightline is a new, privately funded rail system running from Miami to Orlando, Florida. There is an impressive TOD component that includes multiple skyscrapers providing multi-family residential, retail, office and hotel.
    Rail

    High-Value Rail Estate

    Gregg Wartgow
    July 23, 2018
    Strategic planning and private investment are helping cities transform rail stations into hustling, bustling engines of economic activity.
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    ZF's concept car uses a removable, autonomous, shared chassis, the most expensive part of auto-ownership. People could pay a monthly fee to utilize on-demand chassis and while your pod is parked, the chassis can drive away to do other tasks.
    Technology

    Next-Generation Mobility

    July 13, 2018
    Planning for tomorrow's mobility means an emphasis on comfort and safety and a potentially new role for the driver.
    Foothill Transit
    This bus acquisition is part of Foothill Transit’s commitment to go all electric by 2030.
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    All-Electric Double-Deckers Coming to the U.S.

    July 12, 2018
    Foothill Transit has committed to purchasing an electric version of the Alexander Dennis Inc. (ADI) double-deck bus, the Enviro500EV, which will debut in the fleet in 2019.
    TSSS
    Rail track accidents often result from a breakdown in communication between the train operation control center and the contracting crew.
    Railroad Right of Way and Maintenance of Way Equipment

    Improving Track Worker Safety

    Gregg Wartgow
    June 14, 2018
    Strong policies, clear communication and new technologies can help keep maintenance-of-way workers safer.