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New Mobilityby Laney CloudJanuary 9, 2023

In This Suburb, Microtransit is the Key to Expanding Opportunities for Residents

In Baker, Louisiana, transit leaders have unveiled a new on-demand microtransit program called LYNX by CATS to connect residents to opportunities in town and in nearby Baton Rouge.

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New Mobilityby Alex RomanJanuary 3, 2023

Transit Consultants Talk 2022, What's In Store for 2023

METRO spoke to Tom Waldron, global transit director for HDR, and Sally Librera, Americas Transit Market Leader/Sr. VP at AECOM, about some of 2022’s highlights, how the influx of funds will impact the consultant industry and public transit, and more.

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Technologyby Patrick MerrickDecember 19, 2022

Tolar Takes the Necessary Steps to Shade Riders

Tolar Manufacturing Company celebrates 31 years by expanding their coverage and broadening the conversation around bus shelter placement and design.

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Security and Safetyby Jonas BergströmDecember 5, 2022

How Do We Minimize the New Fire Risks Associated with EVs and HEVs?

As the industry shifts to make full use of greener fuels, all detection and suppression systems need to work and communicate together to determine risk.

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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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