ARLINGTON ’ S ON-DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM WITH AV INTEGRATION RECOGNIZED AS SMART 50 AWARDS RECIPIENT✅
The City of Arlington ’ s innovative , on-demand Via Rideshare public transportation service , which now has autonomous vehicle integration , has been recognized as a 2021 Smart 50 Awards recipient .
This annual award , given in partnership with Smart Cities Connect , Smart Cities Connect Foundation and US Ignite , recognizes smart cities projects from around the world with current or future municipal-scale impact and application .
Prior to the launch of Via Rideshare , the City had no comprehensive public transportation system . In December 2017 , Arlington made history as one of the first cities in the nation to develop a public transportation system built solely upon a rideshare service . Through a public-private partnership with Via Transportation , Inc ., the City launched a unique on-demand rideshare service to meet the community ’ s public transit needs . Via provided high-quality service through several incremental service area expansions , demonstrating growing community support and increasing ridership . ( continued on page 2 )
Q4 UPDATE · FY 2021
• Pages 1-2 - Arlington recognized as SMART 50 Award Recipient ✅
• Pages 3-5 - Citywide Street Projects and Updates ✅
• Page 6 - City Rebuilding Five Residential Streets in East Arlington ✅
• Page 7 - High Speed Transportation Study Update | Via and RAPID Featured on the Discovery Channel
• Page 8 - Scorecard Metrics for FY21-Q3 ✅
✅ - FY21 Enhance Regional Mobility Business Plan Update
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