Contents JULY/AUGUST 2019 12 A New Standard Shapes Commuter Rail in Boston MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Innovation, collaboration and dedication continue to push Boston's commuter rail network through a transformative process. FEATURES 20 Connected Vehicles: Tampa The THEA Connected Vehicle Pilot aims to transform the experience of drivers, transit riders and pedestrians in downtown Tampa by preventing crashes, enhancing traffic flow, improving transit trip times and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. 24 Beyond the Bus: Charge Management Planning and scheduling of electric fleets shouldn't be an art form; more tools are coming online to help transit providers optimize their zero emission programs. 28 Driven by Data Strategy Teams, Lean Teams the names vary - but what is shared is the focus to do more and provide better service. 24 20 FOLLOW US 4| FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM facebook.com/ MassTransit @MassTransitmag linkedin.com/ groups/1150067 youtube.com/user/ MassTransitMagazine @MassTransitmag Mass Transit | MassTransitmag.com | JULY/AUGUST 2019 34 Making the Case for Standardization in MaaS As our digital and physical worlds continue to intertwine, fare-centric needs to become consumer-centric.http://www.twitter.com/MassTransitmag http://www.youtube.com/user/MassTransitMagazine http://www.instagram.com/MassTransitmag http://www.facebook.com/MassTransit http://www.linkedin.com/groups/1150067 http://www.MassTransitmag.com