or dissent prompted Quebec’s
Ministry of Economy, Science, and
Innovation to provide C$350,000
(US$265,200) in fi nancial support
for this demonstration project.
Micro transit on-demand
Th e Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) launched
its on-demand microtransit pilot
program, OC Flex, to provide
public transit to some of the most
underserved areas in the county.
Th e pilot project, operated by
Keolis, ensures that passengers
are able to easily access all public
transportation options in their
region and will connect to the OC
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Bus network and Metrolink commuter
rail stations. It will initially
serve two zones of approximately
six to eight square miles, with the
potential to expand into additional
zones, allowing passengers to hail
rides from their smartphones and
track the status of their trips.
Modern transit, modern
management
Keolis is also applying insights in
smart city technology to modernize
its transportation management
projects. Th e company utilizes
drones to conduct safety inspections
of railroad tracks to detect
potential hazards much sooner
and more effi ciently than traditional
inspection methods.
Smaller changes such as the
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
mobile ticketing app, VRE Mobile
powered by GlobeSherpa, are adding
up to greater user satisfaction
by allowing passengers to buy and
use tickets and multiple-day passes
on their iPhones and Androids.
In Boston, a reverse commute and
discount fare program was recently
launched to encourage ridership
on the commuter rail during
off -peak commuter routes and
during special events, such as a
Patriots or Red Sox baseball game.
By taking this approach, Keolis is
introducing the benefi ts of public
transportation while reducing vehicle
traffi c, congestion and protracted
commute experiences.
As we incorporate new technology
into traditional transit
systems, we provide a more
cost-effi cient, integrated and environmentally
friendly experience.
Th ese new transportation modes
can be layered on top of legacy
transportation networks to allow
them to be nimbler and more sustainable.
Ultimately, as these services
expand and technological
innovations become more widely
utilized, the global transportation
landscape will continue to evolve
to meet passenger needs.
Chris Barker is vice president of New
Mobility for Keolis North America
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