WeGo board hears calls to formalize emergency fare waivers after accelerated Journey Pass rollout Board members and transit advocates praised WeGo’s rapid rollout of the Journey Pass during a federal shutdown — over 5,000 people enrolled and more than 70,000 trips logged — and urged the agency to adopt a formal policy to suspend fares in future local emergencies or federal‑level disruptions.

Nashville's Metro Transit Authority is pushing for a formal policy to provide emergency fare relief after successfully distributing over 5,000 Journey Passes during a federal shutdown.

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Task Force Explores Link Between TNCs and Rising Pedestrian Fatalities in California Task force identifies data gaps on pedestrian fatalities related to TNCs and disadvantaged areas.

A recent California task force meeting revealed shocking statistics: pedestrian fatalities have surged by 71% since 2010, raising urgent concerns about safety, especially in disadvantaged areas.

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The effect of limited mobility on the experienced segregation of foreign-born minorities - npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport - The effect of limited mobility on the experienced segregation of foreign-born minorities

Thrilled to share our newly published paper on mobility and socio-spatial segregation: www.nature.com/articles/s44...

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Task Force examines autonomous vehicle safety and regulatory impact Task Force discusses the need for safety recommendations on fully autonomous vehicle technology

California's Task Force is diving deep into vehicle weight regulations and the safety of autonomous vehicles, aiming to reshape transportation policies for a safer future!

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New misdemeanor law targets uninsured motor vehicle operations in Georgia Georgia enacts law penalizing operation of uninsured vehicles with fines and potential imprisonment.

Georgia's new House Bill 585 could transform road safety by imposing tough penalties on uninsured drivers, but will it leave low-income residents behind?

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