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.
Nine of the projects were selected to specifically address safety at highway-rail grade crossings, and deter illegal trespassing, which is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America.
The association is asking Congress to help the transportation sectors that received no direct assistance through the CARES Act before it provides a second round of direct assistance to other transportation sectors, such as the airlines.
A total of 57 shuttle buses will conveniently and safely connect residents in select neighborhoods with a nearby transit hub.
The job specifics included the installment of Cummins ISL Recon engines and rebuilt Allison transmissions.
The order is the first for Wabtec and Rajant since forming their strategic partnership to accelerate wireless technology for the global rail industry.
The rule redefines a “major capital project” as a new fixed guideway project — or an expansion, rehabilitation, or modernization of an existing fixed guideway system — with a total project cost of $300 million or more and with a federal investment of $100 million or more.
He held many positions throughout the years including serving on the APTA Executive Committee and California Transit Association’s Executive Committee.
The order also includes two ABB depot chargers and support for electric bus deployment and infrastructure development.
The first of its kind 20-year charging-as-a-service agreement with AMPLY Power aims to manage fleet charging for 46 electric buses.
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.
The new resource from the Propane Education and Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve vehicle maintenance logistics and lower costs.
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