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Frequency and real-time info help transit riders most
by Matt CaywoodHow can transit agencies and app developers best help people use transit, at a lower cost than adding new transit service? Two new studies suggest that real-time information, for simple...
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Bicycling is the fastest way to travel in downtown DC
by Matt CaywoodBicycling is among the lowest-cost ways to travel through a city, and has health and fitness advantages, too. But the most direct practical benefit of bicycling comes when it's also the...
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Are smarter bikes in the future for bike sharing?
by Matt CaywoodCapital Bikeshare has been a huge success since its debut in 2010, but its system, which provides simple, sturdy bikes backed by sophisticated technology at stations, is no longer the...
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Citizens make big impact with low-cost bus stop seating
by Matt CaywoodFor weary bus riders, especially seniors and people with disabilities, comfortable seating at bus shelters is a necessity. Even while many governments expand bus service, they often...
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Create your own personal transit screen at Hack Day
by Matt CaywoodEarlier this year, Eric Fidler created an open source transit information screen that shows real-time Metro and bus arrivals, and bike availability at Capital Bikeshare stations. Now,...
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Empty bikeshare stations don't always mean long waits
by Matt CaywoodWhen a bikeshare station is empty, or an app tells you it's only got a bike or two left, should you just try another station? In both cases, waiting it out is often the best bet for...
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