August 6, 2026
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Improving Public Transit in Small Cities

Small-city and rural transit agencies face unique challenges, from low passenger demand to limited service frequency. Learn how demand-responsive transit, integrated mobility, real-time passenger information, and better first- and last-mile connections can improve accessibility, reliability, and the passenger experience.
February 26, 2026

Why Real-Time Matters More Than On-Time in Public Transit

While on-time performance has long been the standard metric for transit reliability, passengers experience reliability through real-time certainty rather than schedule adherence alone. Accurate, integrated real-time information not only improves rider trust and satisfaction but also enables agencies to manage operations proactively and respond intelligently to disruptions.