Transforming Public Transit: Understanding Rider Behavior and the Role of AI (Dr. Henriette Cornet)

In this episode of Mile Marker, Dr. Henriette Cornet, a leader in sustainable urban mobility, discusses her journey from engineering to revolutionizing public transit through AI-driven insights. Her company, Urban Innovate, focuses on understanding rider preferences and breaking down misconceptions that deter transit usage. She highlights how transit agencies often overlook non-riders and emphasizes the need for targeted strategies to boost ridership. Dr. Cornet also explores the role of autonomous vehicles in solving first-mile/last-mile challenges and the potential of AI to personalize transit experiences. She advocates for stronger public-private collaboration to create efficient, accessible, and desirable transit systems worldwide.https://ridecell.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridecell/https://twitter.com/ridecell