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Consider Third-party Accessibility Testing to Enhance Digital Accessibility and Ensure Compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and Screen Readers.

Consider third-party accessibility testing to enhance digital accessibility and ensure compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and screen readers. Valley Metro employed a third-…
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Lesson
Date Posted
06/30/2023
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Shared Use Mobility and Dynamic Ridesharing (TI06)
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Chicago, Illinois, United States   |   Dallas, Texas, United States   |   Los Angeles, California, United States   |   Puget Sound, Washington, United States   |   San Francisco, California, United States   |   Tacoma, Washington, United States   |   Tucson, Arizona, United States   |   Portland, Oregon, United States   |   Phoenix, Arizona, United States   |   Vermont, United States   |   Pinellas County, Florida, United States

User Survey Results from the E-scooters Pilot in Oregon Indicated the Importance of Having Protected Facilities that Minimize Conflicts Between Pedestrians, E-scooters, and Vehicles.

The fact that sidewalk riding was lower along streets with lower speeds or designated bikeways demonstrates the importance of having protected facilities that minimize conflicts between pedestrians,…
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Lesson
Date Posted
06/21/2022
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Field Equipment Maintenance (SU11), Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13)
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Portland, Oregon, United States

Field Test and Online Survey Revealed Bicycle Blue Light Detection Confirmation System and Bicycle Signal Countdown Timer in Oregon Improved Cyclists' Waiting Experience.

Methodology A three-step methodology was applied in this study: an online survey administered both in Oregon and nationally via a post card and social media; field video data collection recording…
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Benefit
Date Posted
08/25/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12), Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
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Portland, Oregon, United States

Increase Comprehension of Blue Light Bicycle Detection Systems By Installing Supplemental Signage on the Far-side of the Intersection, as Opposed to the Near-Side.

The survey results and field tests of the blue light detection system and countdown timer suggest the following recommendations for practice: Implement supplemental signage for comprehension in the…
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Lesson
Date Posted
08/25/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Dynamic Roadway Warning (TM12), Vulnerable Road User Safety (VS12)
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Portland, Oregon, United States

Approximately 60 Percent of Survey Respondents in Portland Reported That a Shared-Use Mobility Option Offered by TriMet’s Trip Planner Would Improve Their Mobility; Moreover, 20 Percent Said It Would Greatly Improve Their Mobility.

METHODS The quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods used in the TriMet IE included the following: 1) System testing of the geocoders and trip planners, 2) Data verification, 3) Survey…
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Benefit
Date Posted
06/21/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Dynamic Transit Operations (PT03), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Portland, Oregon, United States

The Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox Program Was Found to Be a Critical Enabler for Unifying Public Transit Agencies Around Data Standards and Data-sharing Expectations.

Below is a summary of lessons learned acquired from the expert interviews and the implementation of the project.  The MOD Sandbox Program was found to be a critical enabler for bringing diverse…
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Lesson
Date Posted
06/21/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Emissions Monitoring (ST01), Dynamic Transit Operations (PT03), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Portland, Oregon, United States

Survey Results Found Accessible Entrances is the Top Wayfinding Mobile Application Feature for Wheelchair Users.

METHODOLOGY By listening to the needs of users, PathVu was able to more accurately design the app around what the user wants rather than based on our pre-conceived assumptions. A survey was conducted…
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Benefit
Date Posted
05/25/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02)
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States   |   Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States   |   Portland, Oregon, United States

Accurate, Geographically Connected Data Enhanced by Focus Group Feedback Contribute to the Success of a Wayfinding Mobile Application for Pedestrians with Disabilities.

This study led to the following lessons learned. It is important to conduct appropriate quality assurance on data especially when it is from a third-party source.  Data accuracy is very…
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Lesson
Date Posted
05/25/2021
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02)
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States   |   Portland, Oregon, United States   |   Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

More transit use, more walking, higher satisfaction: Early results from the Mobility on Demand (MOD) Sandbox pilot projects.

FINDINGS The following results were reported for FY2019: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), San Francisco, California BART received funding to pilot an integrated carpool-to-public-…
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Benefit
Date Posted
03/30/2020
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Transit Vehicle Tracking (PT01), Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
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Dallas, Texas, United States   |   Phoenix, Arizona, United States   |   San Francisco, California, United States   |   Portland, Oregon, United States
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