Helping the transport sector adapt to a new world

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PhD student Nick Caros creates tools aimed at assisting transit agencies in catering to the public's needs during the remote work era.

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PhD Candidate Leading Transit Research

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Mapa do terreno After college, Nick Caros became an engineer at a construction company and played a key role in overseeing the construction of a new highway bridge close to his hometown near Vancouver, British Columbia.

Projects

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Mapa do terreno He recognizes public transportation as vital in addressing climate change and is fervent about identifying and reducing psychological barriers that hinder global uptake of local transit systems.

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