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    NEC
    By using digital signage to create a captivating, customizable and eye-catching shopping experience, retailers can drive sales and boost revenue streams.
    With future needs in mind, major rail hubs around the world are undergoing significant renovations, and new rail hubs are being planned and designed.
    Aug. 15, 2018
    RTD
    In 2017 RTD debuted the first electric BRT route as part of a pilot program with Proterra.
    As fuel types continue to change, agencies must adapt their facilities to support new the needs of the new vehicles.
    Aug. 15, 2018
    AMF-Bruns
    AMF-Bruns hide-away wheelchair system.
    For the latest in ADA products visit http://www.masstransitmag.com/directory/ada-related
    Aug. 15, 2018
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    Transit hubs around the world are being transformed to become an immersive audiovisual experience, elevating traveler engagement.
    Aug. 15, 2018
    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.)
    Planning for next-generation mobility means a new role for the driver.
    Aug. 15, 2018
    Bestmile
    Michael Cottle, vice president of sales and customer success for Bestmile.
    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.
    Aug. 15, 2018
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    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...
    Aug. 15, 2018
    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.
    As city and regional planners lay the groundwork for making their cities smarter, it is important that they not forget their roadways.
    Aug. 6, 2018
    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.
    Strategic planning and private investment are helping cities transform rail stations into hustling, bustling engines of economic activity.
    July 23, 2018
    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.
    Planning for tomorrow's mobility means an emphasis on comfort and safety and a potentially new role for the driver.
    July 13, 2018
    Foothill Transit
    This bus acquisition is part of Foothill Transit’s commitment to go all electric by 2030.
    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.
    July 12, 2018
    TSSS
    Rail track accidents often result from a breakdown in communication between the train operation control center and the contracting crew.
    Strong policies, clear communication and new technologies can help keep maintenance-of-way workers safer.
    June 14, 2018