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❗RideCo On-Demand Transit's Top 5 Webinars of the Year❗ This year, we organized many remarkable webinars with our agency partners, providing them the opportunity to share their success stories and insights with industry peers. They demonstrated how adopting innovative technology can truly enhance operational efficiency and elevate the passenger experience. Here’s your chance to watch the webinars if you missed them:  1. Modernizing Paratransit for a
Better Tomorrow: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)’s Success Story https://lnkd.in/g6htzJR9  2. Transforming Transit for Tomorrow:
The Impact of Microtransit with Los Angeles Metro https://lnkd.in/gBfc9WBu  3. Mobility Time Machine: Kansas City (KCATA)’s Long Journey to Getting On-Demand Transportation Right https://lnkd.in/g7cZC_vm  4. Tech Meets Transit: City of Casa Grande's Microtransit Success https://lnkd.in/gVdJ_qyQ  5. Next-Gen Public Transit: Leveraging AI-Powered Solutions by RideCo https://lnkd.in/gmfatMiY #Webinars #YearInReview #Top5Webinars

The landscape of public transport is evolving, with rail and metro systems leading the way. Here's a glimpse of the trends shaping the future and how SISCOG is contributing: Sustainability First 🌍: Green initiatives are taking centre stage. SISCOG's advanced software optimises routes and reduces energy consumption, promoting eco-friendly travel. Smart Technology Integration 📱: From long-term planning and real-time dispatching to AI-driven optimisation, integrated tech enhances efficiency and passenger experience. SISCOG’s solutions use Operational Research and Artificial Intelligence techniques for more reliable transport operations. Automation Advancements ⚙️: Automation in rail and metro systems is accelerating. SISCOG's software automates planning and scheduling, improving efficiency and reducing errors, leading to reliable services and better resource management. Infrastructure Investment and Procurement 💼: Investment in rail and metro is growing. SISCOG software helps analyse resource needs, aiding decision-making for network upgrades, fleet procurement, and staff recruitment towards a more efficiently dimensioned operation. Passenger Focus 🎯: User-centric design tailors services to passenger needs. SISCOG's scheduling systems optimise transport frequency and capacity, reducing overcrowding and enhancing comfort, thus boosting satisfaction and loyalty. Safety and Hygiene 🛡️: Cleanliness and security are paramount. SISCOG's workforce planning solution ensures efficient and timely work schedules for security and cleaning staff, maintaining a safer travel environment. Staff Preferences and Well-being 🧑🤝🧑: Emphasis on staff preferences enhances job satisfaction and retention. SISCOG’s solutions manage preferences and ensure fair and balanced rosters, improving morale and productivity, benefiting both employees and operations. Economic Efficiency 📈: Cost management is a priority. SISCOG's optimisation-centric solutions help reduce operational costs while maintaining high service standards.   The future of rail and metro systems is about transforming the journey into a more efficient, enjoyable, and sustainable experience. By leveraging these trends and SISCOG's expertise, we can create a smarter, more connected public transport system.   Are you experiencing these trends? Need help streamlining operations? 👉 www.siscog.pt   #PublicTransport #Rail #Metro #Sustainability #SmartCities #UrbanMobility #FutureTransport #2024Trends #SISCOG

In designing transport systems, we often overlook the most important factor: the user. From recognizing biases and understanding spatial proximity, physical mobility and digital connectivity to addressing personal circumstances and using technology for innovative solutions, user-centric planning is essential. TRATSEDI's latest infographic highlights how focusing on the needs and experiences of diverse users can help create sustainable, accessible, and tech-driven transportation models. By involving users in the process and standardizing data collection, we can pave the way for more inclusive and efficient transport solutions. Watch the full recording of Kate Mackay at the Transformative Transport Conference 2024 where she delves into putting the user front and center of planning for walking: https://lnkd.in/d_ueCG2W #SustainableTransport #TechInTransport #UserCentricDesign #InclusiveMobility #UrbanPlanning #Mobility #Technology #TRATSEDI #Research #Transportation

Here is the full recording of the webinar 'Designing Multimodal Hubs' for those who missed it 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebdmSgdK Thanks again to CIVITAS Initiative Albert Solé Frexas for the impeccable organization and a big DANKE also goes to our Stadt Mannheim Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH project partners Tim Neugebauer and Julian Schrögel The Public Transport Pre-summer Cluster Meeting took the form of an open, public webinar, via Zoom, aiming to support cities in designing and implementing multimodal hubs by facilitating an exchange of experiences, challenges, and best practices between cities. The goals were: - Knowledge Sharing: To present four examples from three projects and best practices of multimodal hub implementations. - City-to-City Learning: To facilitate a dialogue between cities that have successfully implemented multimodal hubs and those planning to do so. - Collaboration and Support: To create an open space for sharing experiences, addressing doubts, and celebrating successes. With 265 registrations and 166 attendees, 75 of which being public bodies including cities, public agencies, PTAs, PTOs, and EU bodies, the webinar had significant engagement from the audience, with a total of 38 questions being asked and answered during the 2-hour long webinar. Ci vediamo a Comune di Parma for the CIVITAS Initiative Forum 2024 UITP Eurocities CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Yannick Bousse EIT Urban Mobility Rafael Afonso Arianna Americo Adriana Diaz Arias Crespo e Caires Advocacia SPINE Mircea Florin Steriu

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲! ✨ 💭 Want to be part of the journey toward a sustainable and efficient European Mobility Data Space (#EMDS)? Then make sure to submit your application to become one of the deployEMDS Follower #Cities or #Regions! ⬇️ 🌐 This group will engage local and regional public entities interested in supporting the development of the #deployEMDS project, an initiative aimed at fostering #DataSharing and reuse for sustainable and efficient #MultimodalMobility and #TrafficManagement across Europe. As a Follower City or Region, you will have the opportunity to... 🥁 📊 contribute to the development of better #MobilityData policies and standards within the EU 🎓 learn from leading cities about the implementation of tailor-made mobility data solutions 💪 participate in targeted capacity-building activities focused on data spaces and governance  🤝 and collaborate with established industry players and platforms to address real-world mobility challenges Find out more and apply before 28 April ➡️ https://buff.ly/3VRZbwF 🔔 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 the introductory webinar on 22 April (14.00 - 15.00), where you can get further acquainted with the project and address all your questions! #UrbanMobility #SustainableMobility #SmartMobility #DataDrivenMobility #InnovativeMobility #Transport

#Multimodality in transportation goes beyond just making it easy for people to get around. It’s an approach to transit that aims to reform traditional mobility systems by putting people at the forefront of urban planning. This means combining a variety of transportation modes to improve mobility for all citizens. Merging public transit with multimodal options allows us to move more people in and out of cities and rural areas, connecting them to essential services and amenities needed to maintain a satisfactory quality of life. Modeshift's CEO Miroslav Katsarov delves into the topic of how transportation can go beyond #MaaS - explore his latest article for Forbes Technology Council here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNtqmXeX #PublicTransit #MultimodalTransport #MobilityInfrastructure

New transit technology has the potential to transform the way we travel — and how communities and their citizens connect to one another — creating equitable access across both rural and urban geographies. While we know technology such as mobility trip planning, ticketing, payment processing, and other customer-facing digital solutions will improve a customer’s transit experience, there are many barriers to adoption that must be considered and evaluated to simplify the perception of their use and ensure the public understands and can utilize all the benefits of the technology. Seeking to facilitate the introduction of new transit technology across Michigan, I am working with Michigan Department of Transportation and my partners at Michael Baker International and University of Detroit Mercy to develop an actionable implementation plan. Over the next year and a half, our work will be focused on helping MDOT understand, select, budget, market, and educate the public and various transit agency stakeholders, creating a common-sense, community-oriented approach to implementing new technology that increases transit ridership and enhances the overall transit experience. If you are attending the Annual Conference, we invite you to participate in a series of interactive workshops we're leading on Wednesday, August 21! Session 1: Technology | Wednesday, August 21 | 9:15-10:00 a.m. Our discussion will cover a range of topics, including smart infrastructure and real-time data analytics, highlighting how the latest developments can enhance efficiency, safety, and access to public transit. Session 2: Budgeting | Wednesday, August 21 | 10:45-11:30 a.m. Funding can make or break any digital innovation strategy. In this session, we will consider innovative and out-of-the-box funding opportunities, leveraging the possibility of grants and partnerships to support long-term goals through a tiered budgeting approach. Session 3: Community and Partnerships | Wednesday, August 21 | 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Bridge building and community partnership development are key to the implementation of new transit technology. In this session, we will explore effective team communication channels and strategies to break down silos, present successful case studies, and invite feedback on ideas that leverage existing resources to foster collaboration across divisions, organizations, and public-private partnerships. See you next week in Michigan! #Infrastructure #TransitTechnology #Marketing #PublicTransit #transportation #mobility #SustainableMobility #InclusiveMobility | Ellen Kent, MBA, Elizabeth Bechtel, Kristin Gladwin, Utpal Dutta, John Wilkerson

#TopicOfTheWeek: Public transport 🚃 Did you know that shifting from private cars to public transport can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50% per passenger kilometre? 🍃  Public transport is vital for sustainability in both cities and rural areas - and it is with technology that we can upgrade existing systems and build the sustainable future we all seek. Take UrbanVind for example: A software platform that integrates with city ticketing systems to manage mobility demand more efficiently. Using machine learning-based behaviour analytics, Urban Vind segments users and provides targeted incentives and information to encourage sustainable travel choices. Peter Vest, Head of Investment & Portfolio Manager: “As many cities are investing in transitioning their public transport to more sustainable energy sources, increased ridership should be encouraged. Simultaneously, more public transport use will have impacts on infrastructure, which should be considered when encouraging this outcome.” Learn more about Urban Vind: https://urbanvind.com/ #UrbanMobility #Innovation #PublicTransport #SustainableMobility #Tech EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology

Did you know EIT Urban Mobility VC investor Impact Ventures is Europe’s most active investor for gender-balanced startups and scale-ups in urban mobility? Take 4 minutes to read about what Impact Ventures does: https://lnkd.in/g4eMXtcc

Hello!! Thanks a lot for the mention, EIT Urban Mobility, Jan Hauser and Peter Vest! Yes, helping to manage demand and optimize public transport is our vision at UrbanVind, and through our customer interviews talking to over 40+ cities, we found out that Data on Real-time Passenger Flow and Origin-Destination insights is incredibly hard to get with APCs costing significant amounts of money. We also found that the real accuracy of APCs on passenger counts is significantly lower than what they claim to be. Therefore, as a natural first step, we developed a better solution to help PTAs and PTOs collect data more cost-effectively and accurately. So we developed CrowdFlow, a simple app for bus drivers that scans for Bluetooth devices around and uses a Machine Learning model to accurately determine the number of passengers in a bus. With our initial testing yielding results of 80% accuracy, we're working on further improving to reach 95% accuracy and eventually eliminate the need for expensive hardware-based APCs. Stay tuned as we are getting ready to pilot our solution! Please check it out: https://lnkd.in/dEtMvVpu