French people spend more than 5,000 euros a year for their car. But cars stay parked 95% of the time. A lot of money spent for a limited use. Could it be possible to get around differently?Startup carsharing company Koolicar and insurance company MAIF…
It is widely acknowledged that daily commute represents a significant part of a household’s budget. But how much is that in fact?Commuter club carried out a survey to find out how much Londoners spend on commuting. And it is a significant budget: around…
Do you find commuting by train is more and more expensive ? Derek Ladewig, a German rail expert, agrees with you. And he decided that this had to change.In 2007, the rail expert funded the start-up Locomore with three other rail enthusiasts, with the aim…
The Italian capital has long been criticized for the poor quality and reliability of its public transports.To solve these problems, Rome is trying alternative solutions, and is currently experimenting a regular line using Uber cars and minibuses.The "U…
If you have a city-lover among your friends, we have found the perfect gift for this Christmas. Artist and urban planner Neil Freeman gathered, on a single poster, the 140 existing subway systems on the planet.From the largest (Seoul), to the smallest…
Last year, we mentioned a study carried out by researchers from the University of Minnesota showing that the presence of a shelter could make waiting time feel shorter at a bus stop. The same team recently unveiled new results based on its analysis of…
According to several studies conducted by the University of Cambridge and the University of California, it would be very economically profitable for cities to encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transports. Indeed, healthy habits would…
"Departures NYC" aims at letting people find their way in the sometimes complicated New York bus network. This mobile app uses augmented reality to locate bus stops and display transit information in real time.By holding up their smartphone and simply…
From 2012 to 2014, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) experimented all-door boarding in its entire bus network, allowing passengers to climb in buses using both front and rear doors. Transit authorities are often reluctant to…
Transport for London (TfL) is currently testing an innovative wayfinding system for the visually-impaired at Pimlico subway station. The "Wayfindr" was developed by ustwo design studio, in partnership with the Royal London Society for Blind People's Youth…
The benefits of real-time transit information are already known, but a survey conducted by a team of researchers from the City College of New York tried to measure precisely its impact on overall ridership.This research is based on the results of a real…
Most New Yorkers systematically consider the bus as the slowest and most complicated transport option compared to the subway. Based on this observation, data analyst Jonathan Soma created a map using MTA data to let people check which is the fastest way…
Willing to encourage social interactions and fight against isolation in public transportation, the Brazilian city of Pelotas and marketing agency Mark+ are conducting an experiment in the bus called the "Feeding friendship campaign".Several seats marked…
"Check Room" is a concept presented by South Korean designer Wan Ki Kim as part of the of the 2014 Spark Design Awards.It aims at solving the overcrowding issue in the subway during rush hour by allowing a more efficient distribution of commuters between…
London’s iconic double decker buses will become greener now starting next year.To reduce the carbon emissions in the city Transport for London is launching a program where they will acquire hybrid double-deck buses that can wirelessly charge at the end of…
A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted a study analyzing the impact of bus stop amenities (shelters, benches and schedules) on the perception of waiting times. It is based on a sample of 822 commuters at 36 bus stops in the "Twin…
35 years after its creation, in 1999, JCDecaux acquires Avenir, a subsidiary of Havas Media. This acquisition leads the Group to incorporate a new activity: transport advertising, a high-potential sector given city dwellers’ increasingly mobile…
Transport for London (TfL) is currently testing in its famous double-decker buses a system aiming at informing passengers in real-time about seats availability on the second floor before they climb the stairs.This innovation is based on a technology using…
TransitMix is a tool created by a group of developers from the Code for America organization that lets people design their own bus network in every city around the world.By selecting points in a mapping tool, users can create bus stops and draw a route…
Google Now, the intelligent personal assistant developed by Google, offers a new feature for mobile devices able to wake commuters up when they're about to reach their destination.Early birds or night owls taking a long trip on public transport and…