Category: General Fixed Route On-Demand / Paratransit

Why You Should Get to Know Chris Keuleman

Join Chris Keuleman on his journey to becoming TripSpark Transit's new Director of Finance. An avid traveler and dog dad, Chris shares his wolrdly and local travel adventures, his love of great music, good beer and his sweet pup, Cora.

by: Kellie Meilleur

Category: Fixed Route On-Demand / Paratransit Ride-sharing

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Germs on Public Transit

Many transit agencies have risen to the occasion to keep their vehicles clean and safe for their riders, For example, take the TTC's pilot project to reduce rider exposure to germs, by installing an anti-microbial copper coating on high-touch surfaces on all subways, streetcars, and buses. While this is a huge step in the right direction towards curbing infection, there are many other ways that germaphobes can protect themselves. Here are our top 10.

by: Kellie Meilleur

Category: Fixed Route On-Demand / Paratransit Ride-sharing

APTA Ridership Report Uncovers New Demands from US Public Transit Riders

Whether commuting to work or school, running errands, or needing to get to appointments, public transit is essential to keeping Americans moving freely, and together. According to a ridership report from the APTA, transit riders are eager to get moving on public transit again, however they're now demanding that transit agencies increase health and safety measures, before they start sharing rides again.

by: Kellie Meilleur

Category: Fixed Route On-Demand / Paratransit

What Does a Successful Microtransit Implementation Look Like?

The City of Lethbridge Transit, a long-time, important agency partner of TripSpark Technologies, were the first to implement TripSpark's new microtransit app, Rides on Demand. And it's already a success story. In a recent TripSpark Transit webinar hosted by transportation expert Paul Comfort, Lethbridge Transit leaders, Tim Sanderson and Jeff Gillette, shared their amazing journey to fully redesigning their Fixed Route service, and adding microtransit to increase rider satisfaction, and manage their shrinking budget.

by: Kellie Meilleur

Category: Fixed Route On-Demand / Paratransit

More Funding for Transit to Invest in Technology, the Environment, and People

As we move towards a third year of pandemic-related challenges, the transit industry is fortunate to have access to some new funding for public transportation infrastructure, and pandemic-associated needs. And with a host of new restrictions as the result of the pandemic, ARP's Additional Assistance Funding will help those who need the financial support most.

by: Kellie Meilleur

TripSpark Blog | Industry News & Insights

Why You Should Get to Know Chris Keuleman

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Germs on Public Transit

APTA Ridership Report Uncovers New Demands from US Public Transit Riders

What Does a Successful Microtransit Implementation Look Like?

More Funding for Transit to Invest in Technology, the Environment, and People

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