Mobility as a Service, or MaaS for short, is a buzzword you've probably seen a lot of in recent months.
The team at Eno Center for Transportation put together a quick, handy guide to Mobility as a Service, a concept that gets thrown around a lot these days, including at Planetizen. Take a look for more insight into the concept that made significant inroads with the apps provided by transportation network companies, but is poised to make additional advancements as open data and mode options like dockless bikeshare, micro-transit, and more get more of a foot hold.
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