5/18/2023 0 Comments Masstransit monitor for response![]() ![]() Namely, being an expensive transmitter on buses that flash an infrared strobe light to a receiver installed on a traffic signal mast arm, much like a TV remote control. Legacy TSP systems haven’t evolved much from their introduction in the 1960s. Transit signal priority (TSP) is one of the easiest ways local transit agencies can provide all three desires, but it requires that agencies adopt a holistic view of how to better serve their ridership and use the right kind of priority solution. Transit riders want three things – faster and more consistent travel times, frequent service and a reliable transit system. Advanced transportation systems being implemented Is it possible there’s a better, smarter and more cost-effective way to ultimately tame our nation’s traffic problems? The answer might be found in sophisticated, artificial intelligence-based technology that’s designed to be embedded in our current, everyday traffic infrastructure. And despite more roadways now being created, traffic congestion (measured in hours per day) increased by 144% within that same period. And never mind the fact that each lane-mile of roadway costs between $4.2m and $15.4m to build and an estimated $24,000 a year to maintain, with $500bn spent on expanding roads between 19. In other words, we’re needlessly building more roads than necessary for our level of population growth. The US’s 100 largest urban areas added 30,511 new lane-miles of roads between 19, according to a report by Transportation for America, a 42% increase during that time contrasted against a population growth of only (32%). These two trends coinciding may not seem alarming at first, but many drivers may not be familiar with the effects of induced demand. If we build it, they will come, or, more lanes mean more traffic. Can transit signal priority reduce travel times and fuel consumption in congested cities? (Photo by Heather Shimmin/Shutterstock) ![]() Post-Covid studies have shown that we fled from public transit to the safety of our own cars to avoid Covid transmission, but haven’t returned. Our sudden reliance on private vehicles coincides with our insatiable appetite for building new roads or widening existing ones. Now that the CDC order mandating masks on transportation is no longer in effect, starting today, we're updating our policies for riding and driving with Lyft.There’s no doubt that we’re getting back in our cars. "Soon after the pandemic began, Lyft established new in-ride policies based closely on public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DTC will also continue with our enhanced cleaning protocols on all our buses." Lyft ![]() The safety and well-being of our bus operators and customers remains our top priority and we will continue to monitor this situation and rely on guidance from the CDC and Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings. The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) will no longer be requiring masks to be worn on DART First State buses. "Effective immediately, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has lifted the requirement to wear masks while utilizing public transportation. Anyone needing or choosing to wear one is encouraged to do so." DART "While Amtrak passengers and employees are no longer required to wear masks while on board trains or in stations, masks are welcome and remain an important preventive measure against COVID-19. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time." Therefore, CDC will not enforce the Order. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released this statement: "As a result of a court order, effective immediately and as of April 18, 2022, CDC's JanuOrder requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. The Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge's order. The ruling appeared to free operators to make their own decisions about mask requirements, with the several major airlines - American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United - all announcing they would drop mandates. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - A federal judge's decision to strike down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday is having a ripple effect across the Tri-State area as agencies respond. A federal judge's decision to strike down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday is having a ripple effect across the Tri-State area. ![]()
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