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When students can’t get to class, they can’t graduate. Transportation isn’t just a side expense — it’s a deciding factor in whether students finish college. Research shows: Students can spend 17% of their entire college budget on transportation — more than books. The impact of inadequate transit is profound: students miss classes, skip campus jobs, or drop out entirely. When schools invest in better transit, the story changes: • In Valdosta, GA, 10% of all microtransit trips are to schools. For some students, it’s their only way to class. • In Northwestern’s SafeRide program, tech-enabled upgrades boosted ridership by 65% while cutting cost per trip by 43%. As one student put it: “If the service were no longer available, I wouldn’t have a ride to school or work.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2AdWRYN

Transit is an engine for local economies. At the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Martha Guerrero, the Mayor of the City of West Sacramento, shared how tech-enabled microtransit is reshaping mobility and economic growth. The results speak for themselves: ✔️ Access to 32,000 local jobs ✔️ 40% reduction in transportation costs for residents ✔️ 56% of riders spending money locally ✔️ Sales tax revenue flowing back into the city As Mayor Guerrero put it, “That investment that we are providing is bringing back sales tax revenue to our city. We are really grateful for the partnership this has provided.” 👉 Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03G2FPg0

In Suffolk County, New York — a sprawling and diverse community just outside of New York City — Suffolk Bus Corporation (SBC) is taking bold steps to modernize its paratransit services. With over 2,500 daily rides across 900 square miles, the agency recently transitioned from a legacy system to Via’s tech-powered software, enabling significant operational improvements and better service for riders who rely on these essential trips. “The machine learning that the system offers us has really helped out our routers.” John Corrado, VP at Suffolk Bus Corporation.

💥 SURPRISE! Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen hopped behind the wheel of a Camden Loop van — and gave some lucky riders a lift they won’t forget. It was all to celebrate a big win: $2 million in new NJ state funding to keep Camden Loop moving and expanding access for residents who rely on this essential, on-demand transit service. Check out the video to see how Mayor Carstarphen is leading by example — and putting Camden residents first: "I'm at your service, and I'm happy and proud!" The Loop is made possible through a partnership between the Camden Community Partnership and Via.

Want to know how Sarasota County cut costs by 50%? Get the inside story from Paratransit and Transit Service Manager, Seth Kling, and learn proven transit efficiency concepts. Sign up to our webinar here: https://hubs.li/Q03DlBBB0

🌱 Getting around Southeast San Diego just got easier! In partnership with San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), The City of San Diego, the Urban Collaborative Project CDC Project, and the Clean Mobility Options program, we’re proud to bring Southeastern Connect — a zero-emission, on-demand microtransit — to Chollas View, Emerald Hills, Mount Hope, and surrounding neighborhoods. "Southeastern Connect is more than a transportation project. It connects our neighborhoods and delivers a clean, zero-emission transit option that improves public health, and further protects our Chollas Creek Watershed — building a safer, healthier Southeastern San Diego," City Councilman Henry Foster III said. 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ehbCmXnZ

Introducing 𝐕𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — the first-ever vertical AI platform built exclusively for public transit. Built on billions of specific data points, Via Intelligence puts the power of AI directly into the hands of transit and city leaders. The result? They're empowered to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions, ensuring every dollar invested in the network delivers a better return, and every rider gets better service. Want to know how we reduced 90-minute trips by 86% in Fort Worth? Or how we're giving planners in British Columbia a "crystal ball" for new bus routes? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/epBM9m-h #publictransit #aiforgood #transittech

How do you electrify your bus fleet and streamline everyday operations? Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) taught us a thing or two.💡 With Remix, the team is: ✔️Automating service updates to save time ✔️Planning EV rollouts with data-driven Blocking ✔️Expanding coverage without increasing cost ✔️Building trust among riders with clear, accessible information Read how TfGM is transforming service across a region of 2.9M people — while tracking towards a 100% electric fleet by 2030: https://hubs.li/Q03BMDhd0 #TransitPlanning #EVs #PublicTransport #UrbanMobility