APTA Names Winners of 2020 Bus and Rail Safety, Security Excellence Awards
The awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
The awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
He held many positions throughout the years including serving on the APTA Executive Committee and California Transit Association’s Executive Committee.
The $10 billion program is designed to upgrade rail infrastructure and enhance service ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The new chairman is John Adams, president of Southern Coaches, who replaces outgoing chairman, Gary Krapf, president of Krapf’s Coaches.
First Transit is one of six private transit operating firms to announce its involvement with NATA to help cities across North America promote innovative transportation solutions that ensure transit continues to deliver safe, clean, and reliable mobility options.
The agency has estimated it will deplete its share of CARES funding by the end of the calendar year.
Rashed Islam will be responsible for strategic leadership, business development, and management of key transportation initiatives.
Over the next few weeks, customers will see new signage at transit stations, on vehicles, and online, designed to remind passengers of improved sanitization and cleaning procedures put in place to further enhance their safety.
The annual award acknowledges excellence among public transportation providers in North America. In LAVTA’s 35-year history, this the first time it has received this honor.
The program selection criteria encompassed safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, state of good repair, environmental sustainability, innovation, and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Following positive progress on antitrust regulation process, the closing of the transaction is now expected for Q1 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to be held in October.
Simultaneously, Dick Alexander — who served as interim CEO of Transdev in the U.S. since early March — is being promoted to special advisor to Thierry Mallet, CEO of the global Transdev Group.
The agency unveils its reNEW Plan, which outlines a rollout of onboard PPE, social distancing requirements, air filters, and protective shields for bus operators.
The agency will operate GoDurham’s fleet of 53 vehicles with the addition of more than 60 new team members.
New safety features include more visible rear center brake lights and new side cornering lights to alert pedestrians when a bus is turning.
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