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Technologyby Julia SeredovichSeptember 15, 2023

Predictive Maintenance in Railways: Exploring Best Practices with IoT

Let’s find out why predictive maintenance is considered the most promising service approach for rail and how to get the most out of its implementation.

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Technologyby Alex RomanSeptember 13, 2023

Preteckt Helps Transit Agencies Increase Fleet Uptime Through AI

Not one but three transit agencies turned to the maintenance software program and saw real change, resulting in a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award nod.

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Technologyby Alex RomanSeptember 11, 2023

California’s FAX, Vontas Bring CAD/AVL System to the Next Level

In 2022, the City of Fresno Transportation Department/Fresno Area Express had a 20-year-old CAD/AVL system with outdated, unsupported software. Here's how they partnered with Vontas to earn a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award.

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Managementby Alex RomanSeptember 4, 2023

The Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando According to ChatGPT

In case you are looking for time to kill while in town for APTA's TRANSform & EXPO, we asked ChatGPT to tell us the top 10 things to do while you are in town.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 31, 2023

Take Two: APTA's TRANSform & EXPO Returns to Orlando

The conference makes its return to Orlando after a successful show in 2021 that occurred just as the restrictions of COVID relaxed.

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New Mobilityby Louis PrejeanAugust 28, 2023

An Inside Look at Orlando's AV Pilot with Beep

Beep, in partnership with LYNX and the city of Orlando, has officially launched its autonomous shuttle pilot. The company has thought of everything leading up to this moment, including rider safety and the potential hesitancy of riding autonomous vehicles.

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Zero Emissionsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 23, 2023

Transitioning to an Electric Fleet: A Strategic Approach

The state of Victoria in Australia has committed to purchasing only ZEBs from 2025 onwards, but needed a charging solution that could be quicker and easier then implementing a full-scale infrastructure project to get started.

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Managementby Alex RomanAugust 21, 2023

Industry Stalwarts ‘Rays the Mark’ to Help Industry Peers

First connecting as transit CEOs in upstate New York, Ray Melleady and Mark Aesch have formed a foundation to help those in the transit industry that need it the most.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanAugust 17, 2023

Glowing Up: How PSTA is Thriving in the Sunshine State

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is full speed ahead on multiple projects and initiatives. The agency that serves Pinellas County outlines its keys to successfully expanding its BRT line, launching contactless payments, and using artificial intelligence.

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Managementby Louis PrejeanAugust 14, 2023

TransitCenter Report Unravels Workforce Challenges

TransitCenter released its latest report, diving into the ongoing challenges of the workforce shortage and taking an interesting look at one department.

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