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Impact
UTA is recognized as “Leader in Equity-focused Innovation”
Utah Transit Authority is a recipient of one of the first annual Via Partner Impact Awards.
Product
Partner Q&A: Talking integrated mobility with Golden Empire Transit
In a conversation with Via’s Partnerships Lead, Krista Glotzbach, Golden Empire Transit’s IT Supervisor, Robert Williams, explains why integrating their services has unlocked more efficiency, bigger cost-savings, and greater farebox recovery.
Industry insights
3 key considerations when designing your autonomous transit service.
Learn how four distinct communities designed AV services that work for them.
Industry insights
In transit planning, on-demand is essential for low-density cities
Cities and rural areas that lack rider density are using a new model of mobility to capture the scattershot population.
Industry insights
Technology can empower school districts in the wake of driver shortages
Though teachers and staff are back, it seems more than half of US districts are having trouble bringing students to the classroom safely and effectively. New tech offers a solution.
Industry insights
The key to successful transit planning: complement fixed routes
For many transit systems, fixed-route service is the heart and soul. Ensure your new mobility programs complement, rather than cannibalize, fixed routes.
Industry insights
Cities are transforming transit deserts with data-driven planning
How can we make traveling easier and more convenient for people living in transit deserts? Cities are using a data-driven approach to solve the problem.
Impact
Learn how one California city is reducing emissions with on-demand transit
West Sacramento is a greener city after introducing microtransit in 2018 as an alternative to private car travel
Thought leadership
The solution to rural mobility will leverage both new technology and existing local resources
How new technology and traditional community transport can work together to solve the rural transport crisis.
Data Snack
Fewer than 40% of areas get BSIP funding: how those left out can still level-up their services
BSIP awards fell well short of what’s needed and what was promised, but aspirations for better, highly efficient and more reliable bus services shouldn’t be left behind. Authorities are thinking creatively to bring riders back — with even fewer resources.
Impact
5 myths about using digital DRT in the UK’s rural public transport networks
Think rural public transport isn’t compatible with modern technology? Think again. Here are five common misconceptions — and the local authorities who've proven them wrong.
Industry insights
How to hire drivers during a pandemic
Sharing insights from transit agency partners across the US and the world.