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Dear Transit System CEOs,
Schoolchildren Priority: In London, when students return to school in September, commuters will be banned from boarding every other bus on some busy rush-hour routes to give priority to schoolchildren. Read more
Integrating Telework and Transit: Given the positive impacts on the road network and congestion, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will encourage businesses to continue telework policies even when the pandemic is over. At the same time it will look for ways to encourage transit use, which also helps mitigate congestion while providing a vital lifeline for people without telework options.
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Integrating Road Pricing and Transit: The coronavirus outbreak, along with reemerging transit congestion, gives city authorities an opportunity to implement various forms of road pricing to curb traffic, pollution, and derive revenue. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has signaled an eventual transition to congestion pricing on all freeway lanes with robust transit options. Meanwhile, the San Diego Association of Governments' proposed Regional Transportation Plan includes various strategies for encouraging commuters to ride transit, including using freeway shoulders and managed lanes for buses, carpools, and toll customers. Read more Read more Read more
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