C3 recognizes, as we always have—that communities hold immense power to address climate change. When federal action slows, our cities can still advance toward a just and sustainable future. Read on to learn how C3 is moving forward post-2024 election season, prioritizing local climate solutions across Virginia, and getting results as we always have.
Read MoreOur first blog in the series looked at CAT’s relative prowess in attracting ridership compared to three other Virginian transit agencies. CAT’s consistent annual downward ridership between 2015 and 2023 proved to be an outlier compared to Blacksburg Transit (BT), the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), and Arlington Transit (ART) [1]. This week, we explore metrics beyond ridership that can be leveraged to enhance competitiveness, focusing on the most significant funding sources available to CAT.
Read MoreDuring an organization's lifetime, certain individuals make their mark and help shape the organization's mission and vision. We know those individuals cannot stay with us forever but must pursue new and exciting endeavors. Read to see a brief look at five remarkable accomplishments during Caetano’s five years of service.
Read MoreThis blog post is the first in a series that dives into competitive and formula funding for transit in Virginia. In this series, we’ll show how key indicators, such as ridership and operating costs, relate to each other in determining agencies’ ability to compete for State and Federal funding streams. With the insight of transit agency leaders, we consider lessons that Charlottesville and Albemarle County’s transit services can learn from their peers competing for the same pots of money.
Join us this week as we look at CAT’s ridership performance in comparison with fellow Virginian transit agencies in Blacksburg, the Greater Richmond Area and Arlington, and as we ask their decision-makers: what drives successful public transportation systems?
Read MoreIn this blog, C3 Intern Abigail Gruener discusses the urban heat island effect and how it impacts local communities in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA. Read on to learn how cumulative impacts for residents affected by urban heat islands are thrown into a vicious cycle of high energy bills and high risks to heat.
Read MoreIn this blog post, we identify and discuss a choice before them: to investigate the purchase of newer diesel hybrids instead of diesel buses during the transition to ZEBs.
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