Transit agencies exploring agile, responsive, accessible and integrated mobility options in times of pandemic recovery are evaluating the potential of Mobility on Demand (MOD), which is an innovative, passenger-focused approach to leverage emerging mobility services, multi-modal integration, real-time data analytics and connectivity. As agencies adopt new systems alongside existing traditional services, it is vital to deploy common platforms for trip planning, payments, real-time data sharing and operations for seamless and convenient point-to-point journey.

Global Mass Transit, together with AV America, is organizing a one-day Virtual Conference on Mobility on Demand in Transit on December 17, 2020, 11.30am-4.30pm ET to understand the transformative impacts of MOD on traditional transit business, discuss strategies to integrate emerging mobility services and payment systems in existing transit operations, and prepare for growing MOD demand, real-time data utilization and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) requirements amidst challenging financial realities.

The conference will bring together stakeholders from the government, transit agencies, private sector and research organizations to discuss key issues, opportunities, challenges and best practices in the deployment of MODs to deliver flexible mobility solutions and regain transit ridership in the new normal. 

Key issues to be explored

• Key trends impacting MOD adoption in transit
• Government policy and standards relevant to MOD adoption
• Enhancing transit industry preparedness for MOD
• Strategies to reduce costs and increase ridership
• Integrating MOD with existing transit service
• Developing common platforms for data sharing and payment
• New business models and funding sources