Transit

Emerging Opportunities for the State of the Transit Industry in 2021

Paul Comfort, SVP, Chief Customer Officer of Trapeze Group, VP of Business Development for TripSpark, and host of Transit Unplugged, recently nailed the lead story "New Year, New Opportunities: The State of the Transit Industry in 2021", in Metro Magazine. In this eye-opening article, we learn just how vastly different the transit industry is now compared to just one short year ago. And although 2020 was bleak to say the least, transit agencies have found their footing amongst the rubble of the COVID-19 global pandemic, to reinvent themselves and emerge victorious (or at least they're well on their way).

Rob’s Rising… Rob DeSanti Takes the Wheel as TripSpark Transit’s New General Manager

Rob DeSanti officially became TripSpark Transit's new General Manager on February 1, 2021. When Rob learned that TripSpark was searching to fill the newly vacant GM role for Transit, he jumped at the opportunity. Rob's business development and leadership experience make him the perfect fit for the job, and the business is looking forward to what will certainly be a very positive impact on the company and the industry. 

6 Great Reasons to Get to Know Daniel Bower, Project Manager, Rideshare

Meet Daniel (Dan) Bower, Project Manager with TripSpark's Rideshare Group. Given Dan's impressive history in the industry, it's hard to imagine anyone better suited to this dynamic role. Not only does Dan have an extensive educational background in transportation engineering, but he's also been living and loving transportation and technology since his days in high school.

Useful Tools for the Transit Trade (Ridership Trends)

The American Public Transit Association (APTA) has some cool new resources for the entire transit industry. Transit agencies and businesses can now follow current ridership trends and see how agencies stack up against their peers.

Survey Says… The Top 10 Reasons to Survey Transit Riders in the Time of COVID

During the COVID-19 pandemic , one way that can transit organizations can offer their customers some control is to include them in their decision-making process. Whether it's making changes to services or fare structure, transit decisions should be endorsed by their customers, and not just driven by elected officials or other groups with interests beyond those of riders. Giving their riders a voice through surveys, is a key way to accomplish that.

Putting “Human” in the Human Transportation Industry

Jarrett Walker’s unbiased professional blog, Human Transit, addresses public transit problems that separate technical issues from personal values. 

#SavePublicTransit

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is urging Congress to provide at least $32 billion in emergency funding to ensure that public transit agencies can survive. Join us in supporting the initiative and making our voices heard!

2020 - A Year for Partnerships and Reflection at TripSpark

Andrea Potter, General Manager of TripSpark Transit, Extends Holiday Wishes to her colleagues and customers, reflects on TripSpark Transit's accomplishments over the past year and discusses the bright future of TripSpark Transit in 2021, Post-COVID, as life gets back to normal. 

6 Ways to Get to Know Naomi Schellenberg

I had the opportunity to chat with Naomi Schellenberg, TripSpark Transit's Director of Client Services. Naomi volunteers with the University of Calgary’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) organization, and she enjoys reading, hiking, camping, scuba diving and travelling.

Omaha Metro Launches Bus Rapid Transit Service with Infotainment

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for Transit

Web content and applications should be easy to use — for everyone. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) help developers get there. In this post, we'll define WCAG, its importance and how transit software can foster inclusivity by complying. 

Reimagining Your Transit System — TripSpark’s Collaboration With the CTAA

The TripSpark team collaborated with the CTAA (Community Transportation Association of America) for a roundtable discussion on Reimagining Your Transit System in a Post-COVID World. In this post, we’ll take a brief look at the state of public transit, delve into some important insights from transit executives, and we'll give you a sneak peek into the event.

Future-Proofing Your Transit System — TripSpark’s Exclusive Partnership With SWTA

TripSpark recently partnered with SWTA (South West Transit Association), bringing together transit industry leaders from across the country. In this post, we'll summarize the landscape of transit in 2020, share some key insights from industry leaders and give you a preview of the event.

Transit Tips & Tricks for Navigating COVID-19

Our team of transit experts here at TripSpark have compiled some transit tips and how they can be implemented with our Streets software.

What is Ridesharing / Carpooling / Vanpooling Software? Ridesharing vs. Ridehailing

Nowadays, the terms ridesharing and ridehailing are commonly used interchangeably, but this is not a correct interpretation. Let's take a closer look...

Meet Pat Dewis, TripSpark’s Senior Manager of Product Development for Transit

Our Senior Manager for Product Development for Transit is an Alberta native and loves technology. Let's learn more about him, work and play!