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Congratulations to our partner CapMetro on the success of their new MetroRapid routes! 🎉 A new report by Transit Forward highlights the significant impact these routes are already making, particularly in East Austin, where they’re improving access to downtown. With future extensions to the airport and enhancements like more bus-only lanes, additional stops, and improved transfer policies, the potential for even greater benefits is on the horizon. Read the full report by UT Austin's Freddie Boehmer and learn how these changes are shaping a more connected Austin: https://hubs.la/Q02-NkvH0 👏 Here’s to continued innovation and making Austin's transit system more accessible for all! Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q02-Nm0b0

🤝 How can we build a railway that truly serves the needs of Northern passengers? At #TransCityRailNorth, our expert panel tackled this question in the Leaders Debate on delivering a customer-focused railway in partnership with Lumo and Hull Trains. With insights from Martijn Gilbert (Managing Director, Lumo & Hull Trains), Tony Lodge (Centre for Policy Studies), and Jools Townsend (Chief Executive, Community Rail Network), the discussion explored the importance of choice, connectivity, and affordability. As the UK rail sector prepares for transformation, these leaders highlighted how a customer-centred approach can drive meaningful change across the North. What are your thoughts? Leave in a comment below 👇 #ConnectingTheNorth #RailInnovation #CustomerExperience

Light Rail, BRT, or Subway? This comparison shows the benefits and challenges of three transit options 🚋🚌🚇 Which one do you think best fits Roosevelt Blvd?

2024 was a year of transformation, innovation, and commitment to our City’s future. From workforce to water, planes to light rail trains, here are just a few highlights from our City of Phoenix year-in-review: https://bit.ly/3ZW4R9g

The humble curb. Not just there for parking, but key for transport and city operations says Graeme Scott, our Business Unit Director - Consulting Services, in his blog published in Intelligent Transport Systems UK Review. Read his insights here: https://okt.to/F3is28

Bus Rapid Transit systems – also referred to as BRT, a busway, or a transitway – are at the top of the bus service tree because they can move a lot of people quickly.  Think of a train line without the rails. BRT bus stops are like stations where connections are easily identified, passenger information is everywhere, and services are reliable and frequent.  It is no wonder that the recent NSW Bus Industry Taskforce report supports Transport for News South Wales’ 40:80:1000 vision for Sydney with BRT playing a crucial role. Regional variants of BRT systems already exist in Sydney as well as Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Auckland. BRT is known to work and can do so with minimal technology. But it works much better if you give it the right tools.  Read this new blog by our ITS Industry Solutions Manager, David Panter, on how to make more BRT systems a reality. https://lnkd.in/gPB9-jKD

🚆 A Historic Day for North East England! 🚆 Today marks the first journey of the new Metro train fleet, transforming public transport with enhanced comfort, quality, and reliability. 🌟 - £362m project: The biggest in Metro’s history, designed with customer feedback. - Modern features: Linear seating, mobile charging points, climate control, and more! Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eyJ8b7KH Tyne & Wear Metro STADLER GROUP #PublicTransport #Metro #NorthEastEngland #Innovation #SustainableTravel Catherine Massarella Kim McGuinness Patrick Küng

Light rail/trams The latest data on use of the UK's light rail and tram networks highlights how few we have and in most cases how small those systems are and hence how relatively few passengers use them. Nine UK cities have trams, subway or light rail networks compared to 28 in France. Outside London, Manchester's is the busiest with 42m passengers last year, but that is less than at least six of France's regional cities. The chart shows the number of passengers on the UK network, right hand axis, and as a proportion of passengers carried in 2019, left hand axis. Passenger numbers for London Underground were nearly 1.2bn so are well off the scale. Edinburgh tram and Glasgow subway are the only two networks carrying more passengers than in 2019, the former being due to the extension of the network. London and Sheffield trams are down by around 30%. It seems a long time since the 2000 Transport White Paper which proposed up to 25 new rapid transit lines in major cities and conurbations, more than doubling light rail use. #Jacobseconomics Light rail patronage 2023 as % of 2019  and total patronage

We surveyed senior leaders at transit agencies across the country to find out what their current and future priorities are. Here are a few takeaways: Many systems (about 67 percent) are actively working to expand service areas or increase service frequency. Local traffic congestion is cited as the biggest obstacle to reliability for fixed-route buses. Decarbonization is a current priority for 25 percent of respondents and a future (five-year) priority for 80 percent. More in Smart Cities Dive: https://lnkd.in/eRg-X2pX Full report available at https://lnkd.in/ejaTdXnR

Eight lines, 65 miles of track and 99 tram stops — the Manchester Metrolink is the largest light rail transit (LRT) system in the United Kingdom, and over the past 16 years, our team played a major role in its expansion. Our experts designed the Phase 3 and Trafford Park Line extensions, which provide convenient, urban-integrated transport to key destinations across the Greater Manchester area. These additions drive sustainable economic growth and employment opportunities while reducing local traffic congestion. Learn more about how we delivered this award-winning work ahead of schedule:  https://lnkd.in/ev9gBvDn #LightRailTransit #LRT #Manchester #Metrolink