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In an ever-evolving landscape of sustainable urban development, transit hubs are well-placed to play an integral role in shaping connectivity. These bustling transportation centers not only hold the potential for efficient mobility but also for fostering vibrant and accessible communities. And, as cities look to create sustainable and inclusive transit…

With the need to build a more sustainable future, transit hubs are well-placed for meaningful change. Airports and rail stations – bustling centers of travel and commerce – serve as critical junctures in our urban infrastructure and, as such, have the potential to become central to sustainable innovation. By incorporating…

Due to continual technological advances, traditional methods of wayfinding – GPS, Bluetooth beacons, signage, and physical markers – are becoming inefficient at supporting today’s increasingly complex transit hubs. While these methods were once deemed necessary, in a world where public spaces can overwhelm even a seasoned traveler, the necessity for…

In 2023, GoodMaps partnered with Sound Transit (rail operators in the Seattle metropolitan area) to commence a long-term project to provide real-time, turn-by-turn directions and up-to-date scheduling information for all passengers. Beth Hamby, Sound Transit’s Senior Accessibility Program Manager, called GoodMaps “one of several promising technology projects Sound Transit’s…

As we move into 2024 – driven by various cutting-edge technologies and a growing emphasis on sustainability – the mobility landscape is undergoing a transformative revolution. From intelligent, AI-driven transportation systems to groundbreaking vehicle designs and big data, the transit sector is witnessing a surge of innovation that promises to…

While our country has made enormous progress in the three decades since passing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), too many people with disabilities still don’t have access to reliable public transportation. Using funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are modernizing some of our oldest public rail stations…