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        <![CDATA[<p>Ridesharing access, distance to public transit, in-trip surveys, CCTV crowd analytics, and roof-mounted battery packs all frame transit as infrastructure that must work in real time.</p>

<p><em>Covers 2026-05-25 to 2026-06-01; 5 free papers from 7 selected papers.</em></p>

<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p>

<p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-25 – 2026-06-01.</em></p>

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<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/48e0d4de77ec9dd9e95c64c2c65f91620d60fa83" rel="noopener">The benefits of in situ reporting: Experimental evidence from in-the-moment surveys of public transit riders</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/f30d0d9e4ed2363f5619d641df3b891588feb824" rel="noopener">RAILEYE : AI Driven Real Time Crowd Safety Analytics for Railway Stations Using Cctv Surveillance</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/0395f54273b8becb53cae0e98b58710b9f619929" rel="noopener">Transportation access as a structural determinant of quality of life and symptom burden among cancer patients.</a></li>
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<p><strong>Themes:</strong> healthcare disparities, transportation access, quality of life, cancer patients, public health, public transit, in situ reporting, data quality</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> observational study, ordinal logistic regression, experimental, survey, empirical analysis, data analysis</p>

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        <![CDATA[<p>Ridesharing access, distance to public transit, in-trip surveys, CCTV crowd analytics, and roof-mounted battery packs all frame transit as infrastructure that must work in real time.</p>

<p><em>Covers 2026-05-25 to 2026-06-01; 5 free papers from 7 selected papers.</em></p>

<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p>

<p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-25 – 2026-06-01.</em></p>

<p><b>Top papers</b></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/48e0d4de77ec9dd9e95c64c2c65f91620d60fa83" rel="noopener">The benefits of in situ reporting: Experimental evidence from in-the-moment surveys of public transit riders</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/542a66462cd317af44592573a01fa3620f5818ec" rel="noopener">Sustainable Transportation Systems and Climate Change in Developing Countries with Special Reference to India</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/f30d0d9e4ed2363f5619d641df3b891588feb824" rel="noopener">RAILEYE : AI Driven Real Time Crowd Safety Analytics for Railway Stations Using Cctv Surveillance</a></li>
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<p><strong>Themes:</strong> healthcare disparities, transportation access, quality of life, cancer patients, public health, public transit, in situ reporting, data quality</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> observational study, ordinal logistic regression, experimental, survey, empirical analysis, data analysis</p>

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        <![CDATA[<p>From light-rail crossings to automated firearm detection, the episode asks how transit systems work when design, access, safety, and public behavior meet in stations and streets.</p>

<p><em>Covers 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-25; 5 free papers from 6 selected papers.</em></p>

<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p>

<p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-25.</em></p>

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<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/5bd59bc508f725f64172cbb7621f1bf6468d115b" rel="noopener">Challenges of spatial integration and sustainability in urban mass transit systems: evidence from Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit (LRT)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/67952f2213eb98223d792cfa535fdabab086a238" rel="noopener">PERCEPTION-BASED EVALUATION OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACES IN DELHI: A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS FIVE TYPOLOGICALLY DISTINCT SITES</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/e03b2ef2f18e8c8feda495d7a794614bd4ceb3b7" rel="noopener">LEOPARD: Automated CAD-to-Synthetic Pipeline for 3D-Printed Firearm Detection in Civil Transit Security</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9849a1229dca6f8c7142633d78bb13251c7f9996" rel="noopener">A Study Among the Public on Bystander Behaviour on Crime Victimisation in Chennai City</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/f3a4e433ae5872b9d7ae24f5f4e239a25f0fc5fe" rel="noopener">Kinetics and consumer orientations: how body movement direction and self-efficacy jointly shape product preferences and risk-taking decisions</a></li>
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<p><strong>Themes:</strong> urban mass transit, sustainability, spatial integration, light rail transit, climate change, 3D-printed firearms, civil security, synthetic data</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> descriptive research, qualitative, survey, field study, synthetic dataset creation, computer vision</p>

<p><b>In the news</b></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://mobilitydata.org/gtfs-workshop-data-that-moves-cities-promotes-the-use-of-data-to-improve-public-transportation-in-mexico/" rel="noopener">mobilitydata.org — “GTFS Workshop: Data that Moves Cities” Promotes the Use of Data ...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.planetizen.com/features/137522-above-tracks-chinas-unique-model-transit-oriented-development" rel="noopener">planetizen.com — Above the tracks: China's unique model for transit-oriented ...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.governing.com/transportation/public-transits-pandemic-woes-persist" rel="noopener">governing.com — Public Transit's Pandemic Woes Persist - Governing Magazine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/83535/european-public-transport-failure-forcing-car-ownership/" rel="noopener">greenpeace.org — Up to 56% of population in European countries report being 'cut off ...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://openei.org/wiki/South_Africa-GTZ_Bus_Rapid_Transit_Johannesburg" rel="noopener">openei.org — South Africa-GTZ Bus Rapid Transit Johannesburg - OpenEI</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-public-transport-drivers-strike-begins-with-partial-shutdown-11530423" rel="noopener">ndtv.com — Delhi Public Transport Drivers' Strike Begins With Partial Shutdown</a></li>
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        <![CDATA[<p>From light-rail crossings to automated firearm detection, the episode asks how transit systems work when design, access, safety, and public behavior meet in stations and streets.</p>

<p><em>Covers 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-25; 5 free papers from 6 selected papers.</em></p>

<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p>

<p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-25.</em></p>

<p><b>Top papers</b></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/5bd59bc508f725f64172cbb7621f1bf6468d115b" rel="noopener">Challenges of spatial integration and sustainability in urban mass transit systems: evidence from Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit (LRT)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/67952f2213eb98223d792cfa535fdabab086a238" rel="noopener">PERCEPTION-BASED EVALUATION OF URBAN PUBLIC SPACES IN DELHI: A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS FIVE TYPOLOGICALLY DISTINCT SITES</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/e03b2ef2f18e8c8feda495d7a794614bd4ceb3b7" rel="noopener">LEOPARD: Automated CAD-to-Synthetic Pipeline for 3D-Printed Firearm Detection in Civil Transit Security</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9849a1229dca6f8c7142633d78bb13251c7f9996" rel="noopener">A Study Among the Public on Bystander Behaviour on Crime Victimisation in Chennai City</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/f3a4e433ae5872b9d7ae24f5f4e239a25f0fc5fe" rel="noopener">Kinetics and consumer orientations: how body movement direction and self-efficacy jointly shape product preferences and risk-taking decisions</a></li>
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<p><strong>Themes:</strong> urban mass transit, sustainability, spatial integration, light rail transit, climate change, 3D-printed firearms, civil security, synthetic data</p>

<p><strong>Methods:</strong> descriptive research, qualitative, survey, field study, synthetic dataset creation, computer vision</p>

<p><b>In the news</b></p>
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<li><a href="https://mobilitydata.org/gtfs-workshop-data-that-moves-cities-promotes-the-use-of-data-to-improve-public-transportation-in-mexico/" rel="noopener">mobilitydata.org — “GTFS Workshop: Data that Moves Cities” Promotes the Use of Data ...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.planetizen.com/features/137522-above-tracks-chinas-unique-model-transit-oriented-development" rel="noopener">planetizen.com — Above the tracks: China's unique model for transit-oriented ...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.governing.com/transportation/public-transits-pandemic-woes-persist" rel="noopener">governing.com — Public Transit's Pandemic Woes Persist - Governing Magazine</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.greenpeace.org/international/press-release/83535/european-public-transport-failure-forcing-car-ownership/" rel="noopener">greenpeace.org — Up to 56% of population in European countries report being 'cut off ...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://openei.org/wiki/South_Africa-GTZ_Bus_Rapid_Transit_Johannesburg" rel="noopener">openei.org — South Africa-GTZ Bus Rapid Transit Johannesburg - OpenEI</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-public-transport-drivers-strike-begins-with-partial-shutdown-11530423" rel="noopener">ndtv.com — Delhi Public Transport Drivers' Strike Begins With Partial Shutdown</a></li>
</ul>

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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:35:16 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p><p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-11 – 2026-05-18.</em></p><p><b>Top papers</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/04c2f6cd4ea528af6a27eee459dfb84b0eb77dbb" rel="noopener">Modeling Barriers to Cashless Fare Adoption in U.S. Public Transit Systems</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/388988580522811a52db0efed1c431900e32462d" rel="noopener">Optimization of the Transport Structure Driven by Urban Rail Transit Under Low-Carbon Target</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/a27f5a0e71a7b51aa31fc56f4de3351fe8164751" rel="noopener">A route aware predictive energy management framework for solar integrated electric bus transportation systems</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/daa535ef066e6282156349a9957b4e681d138a23" rel="noopener">Day-Ahead Optimal Scheduling for Electric Bus PV-Storage Charging Station Under Uncertainty: An IGDT-Based Approach</a></li></ul><p><strong>Themes:</strong> sustainability, urban transport structure, low-carbon transport, urban rail transit, multi-objective optimization, cashless fare systems, public transit, digital inclusion</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> multi-objective optimization, genetic algorithm, case-study, survey, structural equation modeling, simulation</p><p><b>In the news</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-05-02/cn/chinas-transport-system-handles-record-passenger-volumes-on-may-day-kick-off/" rel="noopener">visahq.com — China's Transport System Handles Record Passenger Volumes on ...</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-29/cn/beijings-border-crossings-top-7-million-as-capital-rolls-out-one-stop-transit-desk/" rel="noopener">visahq.com — Beijing's Border Crossings Top 7 Million as Capital Rolls Out One ...</a></li><li><a href="https://globalmasstransit.net/leshan-deploys-55-new-pure-electric-buses-china/" rel="noopener">globalmasstransit.net — Leshan deploys 55 new pure electric buses, China</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-27/cn/beijing-cross-border-traffic-tops-7-million-as-one-stop-240-hour-visa-free-transit-desk-debuts/" rel="noopener">visahq.com — Beijing Cross-Border Traffic Tops 7 Million as One-Stop 240-Hour ...</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ecoticias.com/en/china-is-sending-600-next-generation-buses-to-nicaragua-and-the-first-180-have-already-arrived-in-a-move-that-could-reshape-public-transport-in-latin-america/31924/" rel="noopener">ecoticias.com — China is sending 600 next-generation buses to Nicaragua, and the ...</a></li><li><a href="https://leonliao.substack.com/p/why-has-chinamaxxing-suddenly-become" rel="noopener">leonliao.substack.com — Why Has Chinamaxxing Suddenly Become Popular in the Past Two ...</a></li></ul><p><b>Upgrade to Premium</b></p><p>The premium version of this podcast covers all 4 research articles and 3 news stories selected for the episode. <a href="https://paperboy.fm/podcasts/public-transit/subscribe" rel="noopener">Subscribe to the premium podcast</a>.</p><p><em>Generated by paperboy.fm.</em></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p><p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-11 – 2026-05-18.</em></p><p><b>Top papers</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/04c2f6cd4ea528af6a27eee459dfb84b0eb77dbb" rel="noopener">Modeling Barriers to Cashless Fare Adoption in U.S. Public Transit Systems</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/388988580522811a52db0efed1c431900e32462d" rel="noopener">Optimization of the Transport Structure Driven by Urban Rail Transit Under Low-Carbon Target</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/a27f5a0e71a7b51aa31fc56f4de3351fe8164751" rel="noopener">A route aware predictive energy management framework for solar integrated electric bus transportation systems</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/daa535ef066e6282156349a9957b4e681d138a23" rel="noopener">Day-Ahead Optimal Scheduling for Electric Bus PV-Storage Charging Station Under Uncertainty: An IGDT-Based Approach</a></li></ul><p><strong>Themes:</strong> sustainability, urban transport structure, low-carbon transport, urban rail transit, multi-objective optimization, cashless fare systems, public transit, digital inclusion</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> multi-objective optimization, genetic algorithm, case-study, survey, structural equation modeling, simulation</p><p><b>In the news</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-05-02/cn/chinas-transport-system-handles-record-passenger-volumes-on-may-day-kick-off/" rel="noopener">visahq.com — China's Transport System Handles Record Passenger Volumes on ...</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-29/cn/beijings-border-crossings-top-7-million-as-capital-rolls-out-one-stop-transit-desk/" rel="noopener">visahq.com — Beijing's Border Crossings Top 7 Million as Capital Rolls Out One ...</a></li><li><a href="https://globalmasstransit.net/leshan-deploys-55-new-pure-electric-buses-china/" rel="noopener">globalmasstransit.net — Leshan deploys 55 new pure electric buses, China</a></li><li><a href="https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-27/cn/beijing-cross-border-traffic-tops-7-million-as-one-stop-240-hour-visa-free-transit-desk-debuts/" rel="noopener">visahq.com — Beijing Cross-Border Traffic Tops 7 Million as One-Stop 240-Hour ...</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ecoticias.com/en/china-is-sending-600-next-generation-buses-to-nicaragua-and-the-first-180-have-already-arrived-in-a-move-that-could-reshape-public-transport-in-latin-america/31924/" rel="noopener">ecoticias.com — China is sending 600 next-generation buses to Nicaragua, and the ...</a></li><li><a href="https://leonliao.substack.com/p/why-has-chinamaxxing-suddenly-become" rel="noopener">leonliao.substack.com — Why Has Chinamaxxing Suddenly Become Popular in the Past Two ...</a></li></ul><p><b>Upgrade to Premium</b></p><p>The premium version of this podcast covers all 4 research articles and 3 news stories selected for the episode. <a href="https://paperboy.fm/podcasts/public-transit/subscribe" rel="noopener">Subscribe to the premium podcast</a>.</p><p><em>Generated by paperboy.fm.</em></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:55:08 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Featuring "Modeling Barriers to Cashless Fare Adoption in U.S. Public Transit Systems" · 4 top papers</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:title>Bicycle Sharing, Age-Friendly Transit, Smart Mobility Stations, Traffic Light Cycles, Transit-Oriented Development</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p><p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-04 – 2026-05-11.</em></p><p><b>Top papers</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/4a6bb160795bc7bafd283bda8b34d5f01f5ce710" rel="noopener">When public transit stops, bikes roll: Measuring the impacts of public transit strikes on bicycle sharing use in Montréal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/8d3f2e39fd62c14defe31fec0411c2a7d0458baa" rel="noopener">From Functional Service to Emotional Engagement: Modeling the Mediated Pathways to Satisfaction in Age-Friendly Public Transit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/a6c51180a0f97d2c842337e4f84551a6943dd9cd" rel="noopener">Reported impacts and workplace needs of transit operators related to passenger drug misuse on transit vehicles</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/d81d23eb0841ad4a495a6ce403982fa45ec901db" rel="noopener">The Role of Smart Mobility Stations in Sustainable Urban Mobility</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/e23f3dfe0125ab88e847b6a5a15cc710fb5daa27" rel="noopener">Traffic light cycles for a sustainable city</a></li></ul><p><strong>Themes:</strong> public transit, urban planning, bicycle sharing, transport resilience, transportation strikes, urban mobility, age-friendly public transit, elderly mobility</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> multilevel regression, data analysis, structural equation model, qualitative, literature review, case study</p><p><b>In the news</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fox4news.com/news/highland-park-launches-new-transit-service-following-dart-exit" rel="noopener">fox4news.com — Highland Park launches new transit service following DART exit</a></li><li><a href="https://mobilizednews.com/update-mobility-transportation-as-a-service/" rel="noopener">mobilizednews.com — Update: Mobility + Transportation as a Service</a></li><li><a href="https://komonews.com/news/local/sound-transit-weighs-scaling-back-st3-light-rail-expansion-amid-34b-shortfall-public-comment-ballard-everett-issaquah" rel="noopener">komonews.com — Community feedback looms large as Sound Transit considers ...</a></li><li><a href="https://accesspress.org/driving-toward-an-accessible-autonomous-future/" rel="noopener">accesspress.org — Driving toward an accessible autonomous future | Access Press</a></li><li><a href="https://www.metro-magazine.com/news/nj-transit-to-expand-cleanliness-safety-and-accessibility-under-new-action-plan" rel="noopener">metro-magazine.com — NJ TRANSIT to Expand Cleanliness, Safety, and Accessibility Under ...</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2eE-HFI5BY" rel="noopener">youtube.com — The Fare Hikes are funding Zero Emissions But where is ... - YouTube</a></li></ul><p><b>Upgrade to Premium</b></p><p>The premium version of this podcast covers all 7 research articles and 3 news stories selected for the episode. <a href="https://paperboy.fm/podcasts/public-transit/subscribe" rel="noopener">Subscribe to the premium podcast</a>.</p><p><em>Generated by paperboy.fm.</em></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A review of recent research on public transit.</p><p><em>Episode covers 2026-05-04 – 2026-05-11.</em></p><p><b>Top papers</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/4a6bb160795bc7bafd283bda8b34d5f01f5ce710" rel="noopener">When public transit stops, bikes roll: Measuring the impacts of public transit strikes on bicycle sharing use in Montréal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/8d3f2e39fd62c14defe31fec0411c2a7d0458baa" rel="noopener">From Functional Service to Emotional Engagement: Modeling the Mediated Pathways to Satisfaction in Age-Friendly Public Transit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/a6c51180a0f97d2c842337e4f84551a6943dd9cd" rel="noopener">Reported impacts and workplace needs of transit operators related to passenger drug misuse on transit vehicles</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/d81d23eb0841ad4a495a6ce403982fa45ec901db" rel="noopener">The Role of Smart Mobility Stations in Sustainable Urban Mobility</a></li><li><a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/e23f3dfe0125ab88e847b6a5a15cc710fb5daa27" rel="noopener">Traffic light cycles for a sustainable city</a></li></ul><p><strong>Themes:</strong> public transit, urban planning, bicycle sharing, transport resilience, transportation strikes, urban mobility, age-friendly public transit, elderly mobility</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> multilevel regression, data analysis, structural equation model, qualitative, literature review, case study</p><p><b>In the news</b></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fox4news.com/news/highland-park-launches-new-transit-service-following-dart-exit" rel="noopener">fox4news.com — Highland Park launches new transit service following DART exit</a></li><li><a href="https://mobilizednews.com/update-mobility-transportation-as-a-service/" rel="noopener">mobilizednews.com — Update: Mobility + Transportation as a Service</a></li><li><a href="https://komonews.com/news/local/sound-transit-weighs-scaling-back-st3-light-rail-expansion-amid-34b-shortfall-public-comment-ballard-everett-issaquah" rel="noopener">komonews.com — Community feedback looms large as Sound Transit considers ...</a></li><li><a href="https://accesspress.org/driving-toward-an-accessible-autonomous-future/" rel="noopener">accesspress.org — Driving toward an accessible autonomous future | Access Press</a></li><li><a href="https://www.metro-magazine.com/news/nj-transit-to-expand-cleanliness-safety-and-accessibility-under-new-action-plan" rel="noopener">metro-magazine.com — NJ TRANSIT to Expand Cleanliness, Safety, and Accessibility Under ...</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2eE-HFI5BY" rel="noopener">youtube.com — The Fare Hikes are funding Zero Emissions But where is ... - YouTube</a></li></ul><p><b>Upgrade to Premium</b></p><p>The premium version of this podcast covers all 7 research articles and 3 news stories selected for the episode. <a href="https://paperboy.fm/podcasts/public-transit/subscribe" rel="noopener">Subscribe to the premium podcast</a>.</p><p><em>Generated by paperboy.fm.</em></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:20:48 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Featuring "When public transit stops, bikes roll: Measuring the impacts of public transit strikes on bicycle sharing use in Montréal" · 5 top papers</itunes:summary>
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