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Schedule Adherence, Dwell Time, and Bunching: One Problem, Not Three
9 min read
Published on: August 26, 2026
Transit Planning
Schedule adherence, dwell time, and bunching are mechanically linked, not separate metrics. Here's how the feedback loop works and how to fix it at the source. Continue Reading > “Schedule Adherence, Dwell Time, and Bunching: One Problem, Not Three”
Sedona’s Shuttle Model: Fixed Route Meets OnDemand Transit
7 min read
Published on: August 18, 2026
People
How Sedona pairs a scheduled Fixed Route with OnDemand Microtransit to move visitors between park-and-ride lots, trailheads, and hotels without cars. Continue Reading > “Sedona’s Shuttle Model: Fixed Route Meets OnDemand Transit”
The Ride Capacity You Never Actually Had
9 min read
Published on: August 14, 2026
Public Transit
Research treats paratransit cancellations and no-shows as a core productivity metric. Here's how to diagnose and fix the capacity it quietly costs. Continue Reading > “The Ride Capacity You Never Actually Had”
What a 40 Percent Fare Increase Actually Buys a Transit Agency
8 min read
Published on: July 30, 2026
Airports
New research shows a 40 percent fare hike on an on-demand transit system raised revenue by just 7 percent. Here’s what agencies should know before raising fares. Continue Reading > “What a 40 Percent Fare Increase Actually Buys a Transit Agency”
Fixed Route or OnDemand Microtransit? A Decision Framework
11 min read
Published on: July 22, 2026
Airports
A practical, data-driven framework for deciding between Fixed Route and OnDemand Microtransit, with real-world data on where each model actually works. Continue Reading > “Fixed Route or OnDemand Microtransit? A Decision Framework”
Fixed Route Operations: Inbound and Outbound Routes for Transit Agencies
6 min read
Published on: July 15, 2026
Airports
Learn how inbound and outbound route support helps transit agencies improve rider information, route planning, operational analysis, and GTFS data accuracy. Continue Reading > “Fixed Route Operations: Inbound and Outbound Routes for Transit Agencies”
Long Wait Time Prevention for Transit Agencies: Improve Service Reliability
6 min read
Published on: June 26, 2026
Mobility
A rider arrives at a stop expecting a bus in a few minutes. Ten minutes later, they are still waiting. By the time a rider experiences a long wait, the issue has often been building behind the scenes for much longer. A gap in service, a delayed vehicle, or a route that drifted off schedule earlier in the day can all contribute to the experience. Continue Reading > “Long Wait Time Prevention for Transit Agencies: Improve Service Reliability”
Dwell Time Best Practices: Turning Stop-Level Data into Better Service Decisions
8 min read
Published on: June 24, 2026
Mobility
Learn transit planning best practices for analyzing dwell time, identifying delays, improving schedule accuracy, and making more informed service decisions with dwell reporting. Continue Reading > “Dwell Time Best Practices: Turning Stop-Level Data into Better Service Decisions”
Why Driver–Dispatch Communication Breaks Down in Daily Operations
6 min read
Published on: June 18, 2026
Mobility
Most transit teams already have ways to communicate with drivers. Radio works. Phone works. But when service starts shifting, those tools don’t always keep up. Messages come through late. Instructions get repeated. Drivers are pulled between driving and responding. Over time, those small breaks add up. You see it in delayed reactions, missed adjustments, and extra pressure on both dispatch and operators. Continue Reading > “Why Driver–Dispatch Communication Breaks Down in Daily Operations”
Improving Reporting Without Changing the Data Agencies Trust
5 min read
Published on: June 3, 2026
Mobility
Transit agencies rely on reporting to understand performance, support planning, and meet compliance requirements. The data itself often remains consistent. The real challenge is how easily that data can be accessed, interpreted, and used. As systems evolve, many agencies are not asking for more data. They are asking for better ways to work with the data they already trust. Continue Reading > “Improving Reporting Without Changing the Data Agencies Trust”
How Auxiliary Services Turn Shuttle Insights Into Action
6 min read
Published on: April 22, 2026
Mobility
Auxiliary leaders are responsible for shuttle services that “just work”—even as demand shifts by hour, weather, campus events, and staffing constraints. While many teams collect data, fewer have answers they can confidently stand behind. This post outlines a practical leadership framework for turning shuttle insights into clear, defensible decisions that align transit, safety, and campus stakeholders. Continue Reading > “How Auxiliary Services Turn Shuttle Insights Into Action”
Why Data Accuracy Matters in Transit Performance Metrics
6 min read
Published on: April 14, 2026
Mobility
Accurate performance data also supports reporting workflows across the TransLoc website, including NTD outputs such as S‑10 where APCs are deployed. Continue Reading > “Why Data Accuracy Matters in Transit Performance Metrics”