Ridership Improvement
How can we accurately measure, capture, and improve paid ridership and travel demand data to optimize transit schedules and communicate effectively?
Applications closed March 3, 2025
Challenge Finalists
Timeline
JANUARY 13, 2025
Challenge Announcement
Challenges are announced based on transit agency leadership’s goals and priorities.
JANUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Open Application
Growth-stage companies apply online, detailing evidence of product-market fit.
MARCH 2025
Evaluation Period
Public and private sector experts from transit and mobility sectors review applications.
APRIL 2-4, 2025 (NYC)
Semi-Finalist Pitch & Demo Day
Select companies are invited to NYC to pitch to a panel of private and public sector evaluators.
Select companies receive an invite to participate in an expo-style Demo Day aimed at exposure to a wider audience at MTA, PANYNJ, DOT, and NJT.
APRIL 14, 2025 - MAY 2, 2025
Preparation for Proof of Concept
Meet with agency project manager to define scope of work and discuss any administrative items necessary to conduct the proof of concept.
MAY 5, 2025 - JUNE 27, 2025
Finalist Proof of Concept
Proof of Concepts are launched, where a minimal viable test is conducted with the relevant transit agency.
JULY 9-10, 2025 (NYC)
Finalist Presentations
Finalists present findings to transit agency leadership in NYC.
NOVEMBER 2025-2026
Pilot Period Begins
Select companies engage in a pilot demonstrating technology at scale.
Information Session
RECORDED: JANUARY 31, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Learn more about the Transit Tech Lab, the application process, and hear from transit agency subject matter experts.
PW: TTL2025!
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Terms & Conditions
Please review our Terms & Conditions which govern participation in the Transit Tech Lab.
Access to decision makers
As an entrepreneur, your time is valuable. We understand that you need quick product feedback and access to customers. The Transit Tech Lab facilities introductions to decision makers and cuts through red tape.
Transparent structure
We enable testing with large, hard to reach public sector customers and provide a transparent structure with accelerated go/no-go decisions.
Scalable results
If you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. Participating in the Transit Tech Lab gives your company global credibility to scale your product.
