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What to Expect for Independent Evaluation Team Site Visits
By ICF
Feb 28, 2022
Revised March 2025 Introduction An independent evaluation, or IE, is required for demonstration projects receiving funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Public Transportation Innovation program. In addition to satisfying this requirement, an independent evaluation also supports ...
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The Lynden Hop Stops Here
By Whatcom Transportation Authority
Feb 2, 2022
Revised March 2025 Image of an aerial view of the City of Lynden. Credit: Google Maps Introduction The Lynden Hop provides on-demand service in the small city (population 15,000) of Lynden, Washington. This project has been funded by both the Federal Transit Administration ($719,388) and W...
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End of the Year Roundup 2021
By Shared-Use Mobility Center
Jan 6, 2022
Revised March 2025 Happy New Year! The team at the Shared-Use Mobility Center is excited to look back at 2021 and highlight some of our favorite moments from this past year! Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash IMI and AIM Grantees Join the Mobility Innovation Collaborative 25 Acceler...
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Reviewing The Longevity Economy from a Transportation Perspective
By Shared-Use Mobility Center
Nov 3, 2021
Revised March 2025 Introduction Through the FTA’s IMI and AIM grants, transportation providers across the country are working to bring innovative solutions to their cities, towns, and communities. Developing new trip planning mobile apps, contactless payments, shuttle services, and autonomo...
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Sharing Knowledge to Accelerate Innovative Mobility: How You Can Help
By Shared-Use Mobility Center
Sep 27, 2021
Revised March 2025 IMI and AIM Grantees are in a unique position to explore innovative mobility solutions, and examine outcomes along the way. On a day-to-day basis, Grantees may experience success, setbacks, and even failure. We believe that sharing challenges, lessons learned, and achievements...
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Introducing Your IMI and AIM Subgroups
By Shared-Use Mobility Center
Sep 6, 2021
Revised March 2025 Hello IMI and AIM Grantees! Congratulations, you are one of 49 agencies across the United States to have received grant money from the FTA to explore innovative mobility options in your community. Curious to meet your peers? Click here and here for a full list of IMI and AIM G...
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Meet the Technical Assistance Team Supporting IMI and AIM Grantees
By Shared-Use Mobility Center
Aug 31, 2021
Revised March 2025 Now that you know which subgroup you belong to, you might be wondering, “Who leads each subgroup? Who can I contact for questions or guidance on my AIM or IMI Project?” I’m glad you asked. Grab a cup of tea, and meet the Technical Assistance team that is dedicat...
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