8
From Research to Practice:
Implementing Real-Time
Control to Avoid Bus Bunching
Prediction-based holding methods
can be used to avoid bus-bunching.
10
Transit & Healthy Food: A
Welcome Match in Atlanta
The Fresh MARTA Markets bring fresh,
locally grown produce to food deserts.
12
Mobile Ticketing Arrives
Public transit users in Atlanta are set
to enjoy smartphone ticketing.
14
Meeting Riders’ Needs for
Increased Cleanliness
16
How Cities Can Better Prepare for the
Era of Connected Transportation
17
FTA Passenger Rail Vehicle
Qualification Test Compendium
FEATURES
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6 Welcome to Atlanta
7 Your Connection
to Atlanta
The best transit-airport
connection at the busiest
airport in the world.
18
Show Floor Map
Find what you’re
looking for on the
show floor map from
the 2017 APTA Expo.
26
Expo Product Highlights
See what is on display
at this year’s Expo.
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