L.A. Metro is set to improve the customer experience, while Alstom and Export Development Canada (EDC) announced they have signed a Sustainable Global Corporate Partnership agreement.
This news comes months after Papercast announced its expansion into the North American market with a new office in Los Angeles.
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L.A. Metro Selects Papercast for Passenger Information Displays
Papercast announced that Metro has selected its solar-powered digital bus stop displays to improve the customer experience for Metro’s transit riders in downtown Los Angeles.
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This news comes months after Papercast announced its expansion into the North American market with a new office in Los Angeles.
“We are delighted to be part of LA Metro’s strategy to create an improved and more accessible passenger experience for Los Angeles County riders,” said Robert Bicket, Papercast CEO. “Real-time passenger information is integral to next generation, people-first transit services — providing greater certainty about bus arrivals and therefore greater customer satisfaction — and Papercast’s energy efficient, eco-friendly e-paper offers a smart display technology for transport authorities that are building for the future. This significant award signals, once again, a strong endorsement of our technology.”
Alstom, EDC Enter Strategic Partnership
Alstom and Export Development Canada (EDC) announced they have signed a Sustainable Global Corporate Partnership agreement to promote investments in clean mobility worldwide.
The three-year agreement contemplates future export financing support and insurance for mobility projects led by Alstom’s customers within a maximum total limit of $2.4B.
The partnership builds on shared commitments to work toward decarbonizing economies and achieving the COP21 net-zero objective by 2050.
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Transdev Places Order for Vicinity Motor Corp. Buses
Per the terms of the supply agreement, Transdev Canada, Inc. has ordered 42 of the company's 32-foot Clean-Diesel Vicinity Classic buses for delivery in 2024.
The Vicinity buses will service the greater Montreal, Quebec area.
BUP leads maintenance of the 300-acre downtown Bethesda region, including management of the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, management of the Bethesda Circulator, and operation of Bethesda Transportation Solutions (BTS).
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TRC’s Pingo Delivers On-Demand Shuttle Service
The Routing Company announced it has received a new one-year contract from RMA Limo (RMA), operator of the Bethesda Circulator managed by the Bethesda Urban Partnership (BUP) in Bethesda, Maryland, to improve mobility in downtown Bethesda.
BUP leads maintenance of the 300-acre downtown Bethesda region, including management of the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District, management of the Bethesda Circulator, and operation of Bethesda Transportation Solutions (BTS).
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BTS helps manage downtown traffic via local, state, and federal commuter benefits programs and tax incentives to local employers, as well as the promotion of alternative transportation such as rail, bus, carpools, and biking.
The Maryland Transit Administration is advancing the nearly $1.4 billion Light Rail Modernization Program, which modernizes the Baltimore Central Light Rail Line from Hunt Valley to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport with new, low-floor vehicles and upgrades to all light rail stations, systems, and maintenance facilities.
Created with local artist Dante Lewis, the new “On the Move” audio identity aims to unify messaging and deepen the rider experience across agency platforms.
The Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board recently met for a budget workshop, during which staff outlined the significant service reductions Caltrain could be forced to make without new external funding.
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at Alstom, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Transdev US, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
Accessible transit isn’t a feature—it’s a responsibility. This whitepaper explores how the Low-Floor Frontrunner is redefining mobility with a breakthrough design that removes barriers, empowers riders, and delivers measurable operational advantages for agencies. Discover why this next generation minibus is setting a new standard for inclusive transportation.
With major events and increased travel expected across the state this summer, the Administration is focused on making sure people have a reliable, affordable alternative to driving so we can reduce congestion, support daily commuters, and keep Massachusetts moving.
As the American Bus Association marks its 100th year, a new ABA Foundation report highlights the Marketplace’s role as a key revenue engine for the bus and group travel industry.
