UITP Taps New President
As CEO and MD of SAPTCO for the past 15 years, Khalid Alhogail is a well-known and respected industry figure, overseeing one of the largest public transport companies in the Middle East and North Africa region.
As CEO and MD of SAPTCO for the past 15 years, Khalid Alhogail is a well-known and respected industry figure, overseeing one of the largest public transport companies in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The announcement builds on Miami’s commitment to transportation electrification by expanding its fleet to include an additional 42 buses — bringing the total to 75 electric transit buses from Proterra.
The Downtown Transit Connector runs from Rhode Island Hospital to the Providence Train Station with five-minute frequency. It also features bus-only travel lanes and custom shelters with real-time digital information signage.
The $898.6-million project is the ninth station along the Crenshaw/LAX Line and will connect directly with the Los Angeles World Airports Automated People Mover project.
The pairing of ETA’s ITS platform and ViriCiti’s fleet management system is designed to provide real-time data for both diesel and electric fleets.
Beginning October 1, HandyDART riders will be able to use Compass smart cards and ‘Tap to Pay’ with contactless credit cards. Age-based discounts will also be introduced for youth and seniors.
Schmidt, who joined LAN in 1989, has 37 years of experience in the rail and transit industry.
The new OMF East will enable extensions to Lynnwood, Federal Way, and Redmond, Washington. The facility was delivered by the design-build team of Stantec, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., and partners. Construction started in 2018.
The powerful, compact, all-in-one EV charging solutions come in a variety of configurations to serve both residential and commercial customer needs, with 24/7 network support, two-year warranties, and extended warranty options.
The contract with One Source Distributors, for approximately $863,000, will provide 10 battery chargers for the 40-foot buses that will operate as part of the pilot program beginning later this year.
David Moody, UMA’s vice chairman, is leading the search committee, and expects it will take three to six months for the committee to complete its work.
In all, more than 450 railcars will be refreshed over the next three years at an investment of $28 million, extending the useful life and modernizing cars that were delivered in the 1980s and 1990s.
Sam Desue Jr., who currently serves as the agency’s interim GM and COO, was selected following a national search and extensive community engagement efforts.
While the pilot was cut short due to COVID-19, researchers say that offering flexible service hours and an increased vehicle occupancy can help evaluate shifting priorities for commuting in a post-pandemic world.
The first $25 million will fund pre-development activities like site due diligence, engineering, and permitting, while the remaining $75 million will support the construction of new affordable housing, which is expected to begin within five years.
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