Dear Retrievers & Valued Riders,

We're excited to bring you another update on our Bus GPS Trackers Project. This final venture will enhance your transit experience by providing real-time bus locations and accurate arrival times. We're in the final integration stage with Google Maps and the Transit App.

We're thrilled to announce the successful completion of tracker data and onboarding, a significant milestone in our project's journey. Despite the complexities that often accompany such endeavors, we've validated the Data and GTFS, albeit slightly adjusting our initial timeline. We're now on track to go live by the 19th of April.

As we work towards finalizing the integration process with Google Maps and the Transit App, we sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding. Your support is invaluable to us.

Here's a recap of our recent progress:

• Data Validation: Our partners at Swiftly are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our transit system's data. This meticulous process is crucial in addressing previous issues and providing a seamless experience for our riders.

• Integration with Google Maps and the Transit App: We're in the final stages of integration, and our partners are standing by to implement the enhancements that will elevate your transit experience.

As we prepare for the upcoming launch, we remain grateful for your ongoing support and engagement. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping this project, and we're committed to delivering a service that meets your expectations.

Stay tuned for further updates as we approach the launch date in the Transit App and Google Maps. For now, you can track all your buses via Swiftly platform ~ here. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at 410-455-2454 or via email at transit@umbc.edu.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to enhance your transit experience.

Safe Travels,

The Transit Team

The theme of the conference is based on the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

- Climate action

- Good Health and Wellbeing

- Affordable and Clean Energy

- Life on Earth

- Sustainable Development

- Equity in Action

The summit is focused on creating a platform for students across the globe not only to provide an equitable opportunity to learn about sustainability in various fields, including science, technology, education, economics, policy, environmental justice, psychology, etc., from renowned experts but also serves as a unique space for students to inspire their peers by exhibiting their sustainability efforts. 

We would be grateful if you could circulate the attached flyer and the following information to the members of your organization and your network. 

We want to provide you with a platform to learn about the research efforts, challenges, and opportunities in the field of sustainability from the sustainability leaders in academia, national labs, and other organizations at the Student Sustainability Summit (S-cube) on April 6^th and April 7^th. RSVPs are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and attendance is free for all students globally. Please use this RSVP form to register for the event.

When?

• Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm ET, April 6th, 2024
• Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm ET, April 7th, 2024

Where?

• Virtual: Zoom Events Platform

What do we need from you?

For more information visit our website: https://www.studentsustainabilitysummit.org/ and if you have any questions, feel free to contact klemus3@umbc.edu or ryankim076@gmail.com.