This Week In Public Transit

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  1. Can transit close care gaps? Plus: in-the-moment rider data

    3d ago

    Can transit close care gaps? Plus: in-the-moment rider data

    Ridesharing access, distance to public transit, in-trip surveys, CCTV crowd analytics, and roof-mounted battery packs all frame transit as infrastructure that must work in real time. Covers 2026-05-25 to 2026-06-01; 5 free papers from 7 selected papers. A review of recent research on public transit. Episode covers 2026-05-25 – 2026-06-01. Top papers The benefits of in situ reporting: Experimental evidence from in-the-moment surveys of public transit riders Sustainable Transportation Systems and Climate Change in Developing Countries with Special Reference to India RAILEYE : AI Driven Real Time Crowd Safety Analytics for Railway Stations Using Cctv Surveillance EXPRESS: Ride-to-Health: The Impact of Ridesharing on Patients’ Emergency Care Access Transportation access as a structural determinant of quality of life and symptom burden among cancer patients. Themes: healthcare disparities, transportation access, quality of life, cancer patients, public health, public transit, in situ reporting, data quality Methods: observational study, ordinal logistic regression, experimental, survey, empirical analysis, data analysis Premium News Premium also covers 10 related news stories, including greenpeace.org — Up to 56% of population in European countries report being 'cut off ..., timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Outages hit charging of PMPML's e-buses, depots lack power backup, and newseu.cgtn.com — Should European countries subsidize public transport amid fuel crisis? Upgrade to Premium The premium version of this podcast covers all 7 research articles and 10 news stories selected for the episode. Subscribe to the premium podcast. Generated by paperboy.fm.

    12 min
  2. Can Addis Ababa LRT Connect? Plus: Transit-Hub Safety

    May 25

    Can Addis Ababa LRT Connect? Plus: Transit-Hub Safety

    From light-rail crossings to automated firearm detection, the episode asks how transit systems work when design, access, safety, and public behavior meet in stations and streets. Covers 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-25; 5 free papers from 6 selected papers. A review of recent research on public transit. Episode covers 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-25. Top papers Challenges of spatial integration and sustainability in urban mass transit systems: evidence from Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit (LRT) PERCEPTION-BASED EVALUATION OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACES IN DELHI: A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS FIVE TYPOLOGICALLY DISTINCT SITES LEOPARD: Automated CAD-to-Synthetic Pipeline for 3D-Printed Firearm Detection in Civil Transit Security A Study Among the Public on Bystander Behaviour on Crime Victimisation in Chennai City Kinetics and consumer orientations: how body movement direction and self-efficacy jointly shape product preferences and risk-taking decisions Themes: urban mass transit, sustainability, spatial integration, light rail transit, climate change, 3D-printed firearms, civil security, synthetic data Methods: descriptive research, qualitative, survey, field study, synthetic dataset creation, computer vision In the news mobilitydata.org — “GTFS Workshop: Data that Moves Cities” Promotes the Use of Data ... planetizen.com — Above the tracks: China's unique model for transit-oriented ... governing.com — Public Transit's Pandemic Woes Persist - Governing Magazine greenpeace.org — Up to 56% of population in European countries report being 'cut off ... openei.org — South Africa-GTZ Bus Rapid Transit Johannesburg - OpenEI ndtv.com — Delhi Public Transport Drivers' Strike Begins With Partial Shutdown Upgrade to Premium The premium version of this podcast covers all 6 research articles and 10 news stories selected for the episode. Subscribe to the premium podcast. Generated by paperboy.fm.

    11 min
  3. Cashless Fares, Urban Rail Transit, Electric Buses, Solar Charging Stations, Low-Carbon Transport

    May 18

    Cashless Fares, Urban Rail Transit, Electric Buses, Solar Charging Stations, Low-Carbon Transport

    A review of recent research on public transit. Episode covers 2026-05-11 – 2026-05-18. Top papers Modeling Barriers to Cashless Fare Adoption in U.S. Public Transit SystemsOptimization of the Transport Structure Driven by Urban Rail Transit Under Low-Carbon TargetA route aware predictive energy management framework for solar integrated electric bus transportation systemsDay-Ahead Optimal Scheduling for Electric Bus PV-Storage Charging Station Under Uncertainty: An IGDT-Based ApproachThemes: sustainability, urban transport structure, low-carbon transport, urban rail transit, multi-objective optimization, cashless fare systems, public transit, digital inclusion Methods: multi-objective optimization, genetic algorithm, case-study, survey, structural equation modeling, simulation In the news visahq.com — China's Transport System Handles Record Passenger Volumes on ...visahq.com — Beijing's Border Crossings Top 7 Million as Capital Rolls Out One ...globalmasstransit.net — Leshan deploys 55 new pure electric buses, Chinavisahq.com — Beijing Cross-Border Traffic Tops 7 Million as One-Stop 240-Hour ...ecoticias.com — China is sending 600 next-generation buses to Nicaragua, and the ...leonliao.substack.com — Why Has Chinamaxxing Suddenly Become Popular in the Past Two ...Upgrade to Premium The premium version of this podcast covers all 4 research articles and 3 news stories selected for the episode. Subscribe to the premium podcast. Generated by paperboy.fm.

    8 min
  4. Bicycle Sharing, Age-Friendly Transit, Smart Mobility Stations, Traffic Light Cycles, Transit-Oriented Development

    May 14

    Bicycle Sharing, Age-Friendly Transit, Smart Mobility Stations, Traffic Light Cycles, Transit-Oriented Development

    A review of recent research on public transit. Episode covers 2026-05-04 – 2026-05-11. Top papers When public transit stops, bikes roll: Measuring the impacts of public transit strikes on bicycle sharing use in MontréalFrom Functional Service to Emotional Engagement: Modeling the Mediated Pathways to Satisfaction in Age-Friendly Public TransitReported impacts and workplace needs of transit operators related to passenger drug misuse on transit vehiclesThe Role of Smart Mobility Stations in Sustainable Urban MobilityTraffic light cycles for a sustainable cityThemes: public transit, urban planning, bicycle sharing, transport resilience, transportation strikes, urban mobility, age-friendly public transit, elderly mobility Methods: multilevel regression, data analysis, structural equation model, qualitative, literature review, case study In the news fox4news.com — Highland Park launches new transit service following DART exitmobilizednews.com — Update: Mobility + Transportation as a Servicekomonews.com — Community feedback looms large as Sound Transit considers ...accesspress.org — Driving toward an accessible autonomous future | Access Pressmetro-magazine.com — NJ TRANSIT to Expand Cleanliness, Safety, and Accessibility Under ...youtube.com — The Fare Hikes are funding Zero Emissions But where is ... - YouTubeUpgrade to Premium The premium version of this podcast covers all 7 research articles and 3 news stories selected for the episode. Subscribe to the premium podcast. Generated by paperboy.fm.

    8 min
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