Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Wheels Brings Shared Micromobility to UMass Boston and the MBTA

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Wheels , the leading last-mile, shared electric mobility platform, announced its partnership with UMass Boston, bringing first-last mile connectivity to students, faculty, and staff.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Wheels , the leading last-mile, shared electric mobility platform, announced its partnership with UMass Boston, bringing first-last mile connectivity to students, faculty, and staff.
  • This collaboration marks a significant moment in creating a safe, sustainable transportation option in Boston and makes Wheels the only hybrid micromobility device available in the city limits.
  • "As in-person activities resume, co-created micromobility solutions like this partnership with UMass Boston and the MBTA will only become more important.
  • Wheels launched at UMass Boston on Friday, October 15 and is now available for students, faculty, and staff.

Merchants Fleet Expands EV Charging Infrastructure Offering with Global Charging Leader Enel X

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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As part of the partnership, Enel X will provide smart EV supply equipment (EVSE), installation and charging infrastructure to Merchants Fleet clients to support the electrification of fleets nationwide.

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  • As part of the partnership, Enel X will provide smart EV supply equipment (EVSE), installation and charging infrastructure to Merchants Fleet clients to support the electrification of fleets nationwide.
  • Through the agreement, Merchants Fleet clients will have access to Enel X's portfolio of turnkey fleet electrification solutions including JuiceBox smart charging stations and JuiceNet IoT software to manage electric fleets through optimized charging times, and remote access.
  • "Our partnership with Merchants Fleet makes the transition to EVs more efficient and more cost effective for Merchants' clients."
  • The partnership with Merchants Fleet continues to expand Enel X's fleet electrification portfolio, including partnerships with Biogen, Uber, Vestas, Novartis and more.

Exoticca closes a $30 million Series C round to capitalize on travel recovery

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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This Series C round brings the total capital raised by the company to date to $53 million.

Key Points: 
  • This Series C round brings the total capital raised by the company to date to $53 million.
  • The combination of manually-curated products with an intensive use of technology allows Exoticca to offer never-seen-before prices without compromising on the quality of the trips.
  • Despite Covid, Exoticca has managed to continue growing its sales thanks to measures such as a free cancellation policy, super-discounted prices and an extended travel window.
  • Based in Barcelona, Exoticca is currently present in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Approves Actions To Guide Post-Pandemic Future of Bay Area Transit Network

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Approval of this set of actions marks the culmination of a 14-month effort that began in May 2020 when the Task Force accepted a three-stage mission to help the Bay Area transit network adjust to new conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Approval of this set of actions marks the culmination of a 14-month effort that began in May 2020 when the Task Force accepted a three-stage mission to help the Bay Area transit network adjust to new conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • These stages included assisting in the distribution of federal coronavirus relief funds and guiding transit agencies' recovery planning as well as developing a 'Transit Transformation' action plan.
  • "We spent over a year deep in collaborative dialogue and a respectful search for consensus," said Spering.
  • The specific actions unanimously approved by the Task Force are organized around the themes of fare-payment coordination and integration; customer information; transit priority on roadways to increase bus speeds and reliability; bus and rail network management reform; connected network planning; data collection and coordination; accessibility; and funding.

Amtrak Customers Can Tour the Country for One Low Fare with USA Rail Pass

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Now through June 22, the USA Rail Pass is available for $299, a savings of $200 off the regular $499 price.

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  • Now through June 22, the USA Rail Pass is available for $299, a savings of $200 off the regular $499 price.
  • To make the experience as seamless and touch-free as possible, customers can purchase the USA Rail Pass on Amtrak.com and start building their itinerary on the website or on the Amtrak app .
  • If the trip involves making a connection, customers will use two segments of the USA Rail Pass.
  • Amtrak Guest Rewards members will earn two points per dollar spent on each USA Rail Pass following travel on the first segment.

As U.S. Vehicle Travel Rebounds To Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, 15 States Have Exceed Pre-COVID Levels; New Report Examines COVID-19 Impact And Current Trends In Vehicle Travel, Commuting, Daily Trips, E-Commerce, Congestion And Future Travel Trends.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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But by March 2021 the total number of daily trips had rebounded to only 12 percent below that in April 2019.

Key Points: 
  • But by March 2021 the total number of daily trips had rebounded to only 12 percent below that in April 2019.
  • The appendix of the TRIP report includes state-by-state data for the share of population staying home and average daily trips for April 2019, April 2020 and March 2021.
  • The use of e-commerce, largely for home deliveries, has continued to increase during the pandemic.
  • The TRIP report finds that transportation policy post-pandemic will need to be flexible to reflect emerging trends.

Altruistic Sponsors can help at-risk Asians travel safely in Baltimore, D.C.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations and corporate sponsors, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled, and in genuine financial need.

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  • Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations and corporate sponsors, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled, and in genuine financial need.
  • According to co-founder Soan Gunawan, "When we heard about the horrific attacks we wanted to help.
  • We figured the most immediately useful thing we can do in the near term is sponsor rides for those who are genuinely fearful of local travel, especially at night.
  • Baltimore is the test market; in June they hope to begin serving Austin, Cleveland, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Michael Aldi and Chef Greg Reeves to debut 'TYDE' at Ryder - Contemporary American cuisine with luxurious ambiance on Revere Beach

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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REVERE, Mass., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Redgate today announced that restaurateur Michael Aldi will debut 'TYDE' this summer at the Ryder project bringing a high-end contemporary American dining experience to the breathtaking site overlooking Revere Beach.

Key Points: 
  • REVERE, Mass., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Redgate today announced that restaurateur Michael Aldi will debut 'TYDE' this summer at the Ryder project bringing a high-end contemporary American dining experience to the breathtaking site overlooking Revere Beach.
  • Executive Chef Greg Reeves' menu will focus on locally sourced, high-quality cuts of dry aged beef and fresh-caught seafood, as well as local produce and other premium ingredients.
  • The development of Ryder adds to the growing momentum currently underway in revitalizing Revere along the Blue Line corridor, which includes Redgate's 500 Ocean Avenue community.
  • Redgate is also the creator of the One Beachmont community located in Revere by the MBTA Blue Line Beachmont stop.

ArchCare Delivers PACE Participants Seamless, Free Transportation

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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The Ride Health team has been a reliable and flexible partner for ArchCare as we continue to find ways to enhance our participants' experience," said Nadia Cherime, Transportation Coordinator at ArchCare.

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  • The Ride Health team has been a reliable and flexible partner for ArchCare as we continue to find ways to enhance our participants' experience," said Nadia Cherime, Transportation Coordinator at ArchCare.
  • Using the Ride Health platform, ArchCare coordinators arrange transportation for participants with a few simple clicks, with the same ease as with any ride-sharing app.
  • Ride requests are automatically matched with reliable, cost-effective, credentialed transportation providers within Ride Health's comprehensive network, all free of charge for the PACE participant.
  • Ride Health partners with healthcare organizations and transportation network providers to manage transportation benefits, strengthen enterprise transportation programs, and drive intelligent transitions of care.

Ride Health and ACTIV-2 Partner to Provide Transportation for Nationwide COVID-19 Therapeutic Study

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, The Ride

The ACTIV-2 Study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of potential new therapeutics for early-stage COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • The ACTIV-2 Study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of potential new therapeutics for early-stage COVID-19.
  • Since the middle of March when the need emerged, Ride Health has built the nation's largest network of COVID-equipped transportation providers.
  • Study coordinators can request rides on behalf of participants within the Ride Health platform, where a native COVID-19 screening captures each participant's COVID-19 status.
  • Ride Health partners with healthcare organizations and transportation network providers to manage transportation benefits, strengthen enterprise transportation programs, and drive intelligent transitions of care.