Los Angeles Opens 5.6 Miles of Bus Priority Lanes
The new lanes will move 50,000 weekly bus riders through the congested Sepulveda Blvd. corridor while improving bus speeds by 15% or more and increasing service frequency.
The new lanes will move 50,000 weekly bus riders through the congested Sepulveda Blvd. corridor while improving bus speeds by 15% or more and increasing service frequency.
By leveraging Hayden AI’s mobile perception platform installed on buses for transit zone enforcement and Mosaiq Insights, Snapper’s analytics platform, the partnership will unlock insights for transit agencies from new and existing data sources.
With the introduction of account-based ticketing and contactless payment options, riders will experience enhanced convenience.
For more than 35 years, Van Hool and ABC Companies have partnered to bring European coaches to the U.S. market, which are supported by ABC’s distribution, sales, parts, and service network.
The high-definition LCD screens are installed on board near the entry stairwell and continuously stream live video feeds from existing security camera infrastructure onboard buses.
The new nonstop service — called Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) — will transport passengers between Downtown Detroit and both the McNamara and Evans Terminals of DTW.
RTD continues to hire officers for its Transit Police Department, with a goal to have 119 officers on staff by the end of 2024. In August 2022, the agency had 19 sworn officers.
The changes to the bus schedules will be implemented as part of the agency’s scheduling process, whereby bus employees are able to “pick” their work assignments at designated times throughout the year.
Based out of the Boston headquarters reporting to the North America CEO and sitting on the Executive Committee, he brings knowledge of both the industry and Keolis’ multimodal operations to the organization.
In the joint submission, the transit agencies outline significant challenges they face due to aging infrastructure, an outdated funding model that relies on regressive sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and the exceptional ridership growth forecasted for the coming decades.
The agency will have the option to purchase up to 395 buses through this contract, with the remaining coaches made available for purchase by other regional transit agencies.
The Mineta Transportation Institute's study concludes that the transit workforce is not representative of the U.S. labor force in terms of either sex or race/ethnicity.
The CLP program was piloted in 2022 and of those who have participated in the program, 145 candidates have successfully been hired by the CTA.
In total, 64 projects will be funded by the Capital Improvement Project.
Recruiting and retention joins automated vehicles and cybersecurity as just some of the topics on tap for PTC, which is hosted by METRO Magazine.
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