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Public Transit Ridership and Its New “Normal”
Published: 01/15/2022
One of the industries mostly affected with the COVID-19 pandemic was the public transit and its ridership. As lockdown procedures started back in spring of 2020, more people had the option of working remotely. Initially, the transit industry thought it would be a matter of just a few weeks. Still to this date, at the final stages of 2021, public transit has not gone back to normal. Continue reading
Understanding Mobility and Other Transit Scores
Published: 12/01/2021
In major cities, many people rely on public transportation to commute to and from work. This is due to the traffic in these areas. In these cities, we hear terms such as walkability, transit and mobility scores. These determine a score based on the proximity of public transit to a designated place. These are key for people to determine how difficult it is to travel to a specific Continue reading
Advantages of a Company Shuttle
Published: 11/18/2021
The challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic also brought creative, alternate solutions; for example a company shuttle. This is a new modality that did exist before the pandemic. Lately it has been more common as an incentive to get employees back to work. Continue reading
Commuter Benefits and Its Importance
Published: 11/05/2021
Commuter benefits give workers the chance to use tax-free dollars on commuting costs. The companies that offer these benefits also save money by reducing payroll taxes. According to a survey Robert Half reported, about 23% of employees would quit a job due to difficult commute, while 85% would get a pay cut for an easier commute. If a company provides these benefits, an employee is more likely to stay with the company longer. Continue reading
Mask Mandate in Public Transportation
Published: 10/14/2021
The Center of Disease Control (CDC) issued an order that mandated the use of face masks for transportation. This mandate started in the month of January 2020. It includes buses, trains, airplanes and transportation hubs. Continue reading
Public-Private Rail Partnership
Published: 09/21/2021
In a pre-COVID world, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) filled to capacity with most of their trains during the morning and evening commutes in and out of DC. The Commonwealth of Virginia, Amtrak, VRE and CSX have finalized agreements on a public-private rail partnership. Continue reading
Micromobility Weathered The Storm
Published: 08/03/2021
Micromobility includes bikes, both traditional and electric, and electric scooters. Additionally, any small lightweight vehicle that operates typically below 15mph and operated directly by users. Continue reading
VDOT - Tysons Corner
Published: 07/15/2021
Tysons Corner Center in Northern Virginia is a keystone of the multi-billion dollar Virginia Megaprojects. These projects are I-495 HOT lanes and Dulles Metrorail. Continue reading
To Effectively Clean and Disinfect
Published: 06/03/2021
Facing a global pandemic has made a lot of people think more about what they're touching. And also how they physically interact with the world. To effectively clean and disinfect on a constant basis is the new norm. Continue reading
DASH - Alexandria Transit Company
Published: 06/01/2021
DASH is a public transportation system that provides safe and reliable public transit service within the City of Alexandria. Continue reading
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