S P EC I A L R E P O R T
28
Another Data, Another Dollar
Fledgling as data collection and analysis
may seem, experts prep what’s next.
34
Self-Driving Shuttles:
The Future is Autonomous
At the 2017 UITP, autonomous vehicles
made their independent debut.
36
All-in-One Day at a Time
Experts anticipate integrated fare payment
and collection in the near future.
14
MARTA: Moving
Atlanta Forward METROPOLITAN ATLANTA
RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY
A change of direction for MARTA has
created collaboration in the region where
everyone’s on the same page of finding
ways to improve mobility in the region.
16
Canada Sets the Course with Zero
Emission Demonstration Trial
Canada is at the forefront of an innovative
demonstration project to test the feasibility
of electric transit vehicles using a new
standardized overhead charging system.
18
Keeping Your Rail Cars in Service
With predictive technology, rail cars
can be kept in service longer and
maintenance workers are able to pinpoint
issues, solving them with ease.
20
Small Agency, Big Impact
Green Mountain Transit has been analyzing
its service, improving its facilities and
adding technology to improve its service.
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