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Zero EmissionsCover Storyby Alex RomanNovember 28, 2022

Miami Electrifies Its Transformational Transit Future

With the addition of 75 40-foot Proterras and 100 more electric buses for its BRT service, Miami’s Department of Transportation and Public Works is on its way to electrifying 10% of its fleet in the near future.

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Managementby Theresa McClure, Samantha Dubay, and Drew Watts November 24, 2022

Leveraging the Strength of Branding to Solve ‘R’ Challenges

How engaging staff and riders to overhaul the perception of an agency or line improves outcomes.

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Technologyby Hillary WeissNovember 21, 2022

Renewable Propane Reduces Emissions, Provides Cost Savings

Ideal for paratransit and on-demand transit fleets, the non-fossil fuel is produced from 100% raw materials, and when paired with an ultra-low NOx engine, brings emission levels to near-zero.

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Technologyby Rachael PlantNovember 4, 2022

Planning Optimal Bus Replacement Lifecycles

Determining optimal replacement lifecycles and preventative maintenance can improve transit fleets' uptimes, as well as help better serve their communities.

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Technologyby Louis PrejeanOctober 28, 2022

Taking Priority: A Look at LYT’s TSP Solution

LYT has now found solutions, such as machine learning principles and artificial intelligence, to help partner agencies with traffic congestion.

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Zero Emissionsby Alex RomanOctober 26, 2022

Pace’s Metzger Talks Mobility, Focus on Electric Bus Future

With a career spanning 40 years, Metzger, who was named executive director in March, discusses how exciting it is to take the helm during a time of growth and innovation. She also talks about what Pace is doing to increase its employee pool.

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Security and Safetyby Brandi ChildressOctober 21, 2022

How VTA Built an Employee Mental Health Care Program

In the wake of a tragic shooting at its light rail operations building, which left nine employees plus the gunman dead, the agency implemented a mental health program to help the survivors move forward and begin the healing process.

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Technologyby Mike Bell, DBIA; Justin Garrod, PMP, CCM; and Cameron Schaefer, PEOctober 20, 2022

Accelerating Construction of Complex Programs Through Digital Delivery

Harnessing the power of BIM in segments or across an entire project’s design and delivery creates an efficient process.

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Busby Alex RomanOctober 17, 2022

Pegasus Bus Introduces New Models Using Peterbilt Chassis

With its galvanized steel cage construction; aluminum skins; and one-piece, five-eighth-inch corrosion-resistant composite floor, the Pegasus Atlas is designed with durability and functionality in mind.

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Technologyby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2022

LA Metro, Rosco Pilot Improves Operator Safety

The project is one of the winners of 2022's Innovative Solutions Awards in the category of Safety.

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