mass transit

No one knew just how many Ubers and Lyfts were out there. Until now

Northeastern researchers Alan Mislove and Christo Wilson created a program that can determine the number of Uber and Lyft drivers in San Francisco, something that could have broad implications for urban planners. Said an administrator with the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, “We were in the dark, and this turned the light on.”

by Molly Callahan July 26, 2017

Northeastern selected to lead research on nation’s pressing transportation challenges

Northeastern University has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation as one of 18 “forward thinking and influential institutions” to lead research aimed…

by Greg St. Martin January 31, 2017

Researchers work to ‘predict’ the future of transit

Through work with London’s transit system, professor Haris Koutsopoulos and a doctoral student are developing real-time predictive models to forecast the ebbs and flows of transit activity. The tools could aid transit operators with real-time system management and help commuters avoid crowded stations or trains.

by Greg St. Martin August 24, 2016

Behind the wheel of an urban mobility revolution

“You are all participating in a revolution in urban mobility.” That was the declaration made by Zipcar President Kaye Ceille, who served as the keynote speaker Thursday morning at Northeastern’s CEO Breakfast Forum.

by Greg St. Martin April 8, 2016

No one knew just how many Ubers and Lyfts were out there. Until now

Northeastern selected to lead research on nation’s pressing transportation challenges

Researchers work to ‘predict’ the future of transit

Behind the wheel of an urban mobility revolution

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