How connected and autonomous technology will impact the transportation industry, the usage of alternative fuels and electric vehicles, and transit maintenance training and best practices were just some of the highlights of BusCon 2017, which was held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Sept. 11 to 13. BusCon 2018 returns to Indianapolis Oct. 1 to 3.
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Calif.'s Torrance Transit launched a new employee wellness program, complete with an on-site gym. Its "Commit to Get Fit" program will include a 90-day "Biggest Loser"-type program.
Proterra commemorated the company's new West Coast electric bus manufacturing facility in Los Angeles County on July 25th, which was attending by California Gov. Jerry Brown.
Gillig held the official ribbon cutting for its new manufacturing facility in Livermore, Calif. The facility consists of three buildings totaling more than 600,000 square feet and brings together all of Gillig's key operations in one location.
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A look at some of the buses on display at this year's APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference in Reno, Nev.
Highlights from the annual UMA Expo, which was held Feb. 26 to March 1, includes vehicles from the show floor and industry execs at sessions.
Features of the new 96th St. station for NYC's Second Avenue Subway, unveiled on Dec. 22, 2016, include access for the disabled, climate control to maximize customer comfort, modern computerized signage, and column-free construction for an open, airy atmosphere. The station spans three city blocks at 1,591 feet long and 57 feet wide, and was built with high-ceiling and column-free design to create an airy sense of openness.
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