Articles by tag: Public Transportation
“Getting ahead of ourselves can lead to missteps.” This cautionary principle is particularly relevant when discussing the public transit system. Designing and constructing efficient systems without considering the underlying land use patterns that drive ridership can be a recipe for underperformance. So, how can we ensure our transit networks reach their full potential? As […]
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Energy
Can Public Transit Support Local and Federal Climate Plans?
The march toward cleaner cities continues at the local and federal level – but there are many roadblocks still ahead. Key questions surround the role of public transit in the overall effort to lessen the environmental impact of the ways in which we get around. Can public transportation do its part to support climate-friendly strategies? […]
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Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Cities Post-COVID-19 with Micro-Mobility
COVID-19 has shed a new and, at time, critical light on cities, particularly in terms of their viability, safety, population density and more. However, over half of the world’s population lives in cities, and that number is expected to reach 70% or more by 2050. In other words, cities aren’t going away. Micro-mobility devices and […]
Podcasts
Can Big Tech Cause a Big Change in Public Transportation?
American cities were transformed by the advent of reliable public transportation decades ago. But as those cities have radically evolved, most public transit systems remain largely the same as they did generations ago. Recently, the blend of tech and data has begun to change things though. The adoption of private sector Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) options […]
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Secure Grid Modernization with Zero Trust Architecture
Ray Bauer of Verizon Business engages with Del Rodriguez from Palo Alto Networks at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Rodriguez shares insights into the significance of cybersecurity within the utility sector, particularly in light of increasing cyber threats and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT). Bauer and Rodriguez discuss Palo Alto Networks’ initiatives to enhance […]
Private Wireless Networks
Verizon host Wayne Weeks discusses the evolving utility industry with John Gaster, CEO of KSI Data Sciences at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. Together, they explore how KSI focuses on harnessing data from remote sensing devices to enhance the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of utility operations. Gaster emphasizes the significant role of AI and machine learning in […]
5G Network Platforms
Verizon host Matt Montgomery chats with Blaze Vincent and Thedy Wana from Ericsson, where they discuss pressing challenges and opportunities within the utility sector, emphasizing the significant role of digital transformation and 5G technology in addressing these issues. The conversation highlights Ericsson’s contributions to smart grid modernization and how their innovative solutions are tailored […]
Leveraging 5G to Extend Security Policies
Guests Jeff Brown and Carlos Augusto from Fortinet join Brett Barganz of Verizon to discuss the integration of extended security policies with 5G technology at DISTRIBUTECH 2024. They delve into the transformation and challenges in cybersecurity within the utility sector, highlighting the strategic partnership between Fortinet and Verizon to advance security solutions that leverage […]