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Five previously futuristic technologies for public transport

Public transport is struggling in an era of new challenges such as improving air quality, overcoming the impact of the pandemic, alleviating the effects of population growth and the integration of technologies affecting the sector. What lies ahead?

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The Return of Trams? Why Cities Are Reinvesting in Rail Mobility

They were the great revolution in urban transportation at the turn of the last century. Trams had arrived in cities, which embraced them as a fundamental part of the path toward modernity. They enabled people to travel more efficiently at a time when cities were expanding, and newly developed neighborhoods were becoming increasingly distant from downtown areas. They did so in a simple and accessible way, becoming a cornerstone of emerging public transportation policies. However, the second half of the twentieth century largely marked the decline of the streetcar. Today, in the twenty first century, it is experiencing a revival as cities search for more sustainable transportation solutions.

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How Barcelona is using AI to make bus services faster and more reliable

A case study on how the city pilots AI-powered bus lane monitoring to reduce delays and improve the speed, safety, and reliability of bus services.

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Dubai’s AI Bus Stations and the Future of Public Transport Infrastructure

Dubai continues to innovate in the field of mobility, and this time the focus is on public transportation. The city’s approach aims to transform its network of bus stops and vehicles into a connected digital ecosystem, a vision that has taken shape with the recent inauguration of a smart bus station at the Mall of the Emirates.

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Electric air taxi from JFK to Manhattan: Is this the future of NYC commuting?

Manhattan has been chosen as the setting for the first test flights of an electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi (eVTOL) in New York. Joby Aviation recently tested this new mode of transport, designed to dramatically cut travel time between JFK Airport and Manhattan. With this initiative, the United States joins a new form of transportation already in use in Dubai.

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Mind the gap: integrating shared mobility for increased public transport uptake

Discover why public transport systems must evolve beyond traditional models to integrate with other modes of transport, particularly shared mobility services.

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The new era of road analytics platforms

Road analysis and management have evolved thanks to technology. In the past, action was taken only after an incident occurred, but the focus has now shifted to preventing problems. Road management has moved from a reactive approach to a preventive one. How has this been achieved? Through the use of platforms and applications that rely on road sensors, vehicle data, and AI to interpret the information.

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How cities manage on-street parking and parking facilities in response to increasing traffic volume

The problem of on street parking is worsening as sidewalk space is increasingly used for electric vehicle charging stations, spaces for shared cars, and loading and unloading zones. To achieve effective space management and support overall mobility, cities are implementing different systems.

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The new cars and alternative vehicles in cities: connected, electric, autonomous and on-demand

Cities around the world are working on new forms of mobility, public and private, in order to increase quality of life and sustainability.

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From driverless trams to automated depots: Germany robotises its public transport

A consortium of companies and research centres in Germany is testing an autonomous tram depot, paving the way for a fully autonomous tram.

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Pedal to the people: the bicycle as a feminist tool

From the first bicycles to modern programmes and innovations: Explore how cycling have served as a vehicle for social change and women’s emancipation since the 19th century—a symbol of modernity and equality that endures.

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Global mobility trends: innovation and market movements driving the future of transportation

The wheel was one of the earliest human innovations, something hardly surprising when you consider all its potential applications. It first emerged in the distant past, yet no matter how increasingly complex global mobility trends become, the essence remains the same. Human beings need to move, both themselves and raw materials, and mobility trends shape their daily lives. Understanding not just today’s wheel, but tomorrow’s, is essential to grasp how things are likely to change.

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