Aug 15Operational Efficiency and Human Capital Challenge Finalists Present Proofs-of-Concept ResultsSince 2018, the Transit Tech Lab has been a catalyst in helping New York metro-area transit agencies explore and test new technologies to solve pressing transit challenges. …New York2 min readNew York2 min read
Apr 13Redesigning Transit at Scale — How Remix Helped the MTA Bring Better Bus Service to NYCLast month, we shared the SXSW stage with Transit Tech Lab alum Dan Getelman, co-founder of Remix (acquired by Via in 2021). Remix’s platform helps planners redesign streets and transit to ensure populations are served efficiently and equitably. After a successful pilot, the MTA estimates that Remix saved the agency…New York6 min readNew York6 min read
Feb 15Transit Tech Lab Alumni Veovo’s Crowd Flow Tech is Helping the MTA Put a Digital Eye on Platform SafetyPlatform safety is critical to building a better transit experience for millions of riders. In 2019, the Transit Tech Lab sought applications from companies to better predict subway incident impacts and serve customers. …Transportation6 min readTransportation6 min read
Jan 30A New Culture of Innovation in Transit: How one Port Authority Employee Took Tech at PATH to New HeightsIn 2021, Transit Tech Lab alumni Knaq, a 2020 Accessibility Challenge Pilot winner, was awarded a $4.5 million contract to install its predictive maintenance solution at five Port Authority facilities. …New York4 min readNew York4 min read
Jan 112022 in Review: Transit Agencies Use Tech to Respond to Post-Pandemic and Environmental ChallengesReliable, safe public transit is critical to fully unlocking New York City’s comeback and future economic growth. Through the Transit Tech Lab, regional public transit agencies can fast-track the exploration, review and testing of new technology solutions that address pressing needs. Over the past four years, this model for accelerated…New York City5 min readNew York City5 min read
Nov 21, 2022Alumni Spotlight: How Allvision is helping NYCDOT cut congestion at the curbIn the spring of 2020, the Transit Tech Lab completed its second annual transit innovation program. Through the pandemic, eight companies worked closely with transit agencies across New York and New Jersey to present solutions to improve accessibility or traffic congestion for millions of commuters. Allvision was selected to help…New York City7 min readNew York City7 min read
Nov 9, 2022MTA Veterans Ronnie Hakim and Sally Librera Join Transit Tech Lab as Executives-in-ResidenceLast week, the Transit Tech Lab announced two Executives-in-Residence who will provide strategic advice to Lab participants. Ronnie Hakim, HNTB’s national transit and rail market sector leader, and Sally Librera, AECOM’s transit market leader for the Americas, both served in leadership positions at the MTA — North America’s largest transportation…New York City2 min readNew York City2 min read
Oct 5, 2022Signaling Challenge Finalists Proof of Concept ResultsThe Transit Tech Lab was tasked with finding innovative technologies to modernize New York City’s aging subway signaling system. Four companies recently completed proofs of concept and demonstrated how their technology can improve subway reliability and increase capacity. …2 min read2 min read
Sep 26, 2022Alumni Spotlight: Axon Vibe’s Journey from Proof of Concept to Powering the MTA’s App for Essential WorkersThe Transit Tech Lab provides a pathway for innovative tech companies to efficiently collaborate with New York and New Jersey’s transportation agencies to improve transit services. In its inaugural 2019 program, the Lab sought cutting-edge solutions to better predict subway incident impacts and communicate with customers in real-time. …New York City5 min readNew York City5 min read
Jul 12, 2022Sustainability & Recovery Challenge Finalists Present Proof-of-Concept ResultsAt the start of 2022 the Transit Tech Lab launched the Sustainability and Recovery Challenges, soliciting innovative solutions to help the New York metro-region meet environmental sustainability objectives and restore confidence in public transit. …Public Transit6 min readPublic Transit6 min read
