The State of Art in Transit Programs (2026)

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Suggested Citation: "References." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The State of Art in Transit Programs. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29371.

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Suggested Citation: "References." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The State of Art in Transit Programs. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29371.
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Suggested Citation: "References." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The State of Art in Transit Programs. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29371.
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Suggested Citation: "References." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. The State of Art in Transit Programs. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/29371.
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