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Managementby Lexi TuckerAugust 30, 2021

Commuting Into the Future: A Look at Post-Pandemic Ridership

Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place and a massive drop in tourism numbers, the RTC provided 56 million essential transit trips on its fixed-route bus system, 1.1. million trips on its paratransit service, and nearly 75,000 rides on its senior and veteran services.

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Technologyby StaffAugust 19, 2021

Flooring Goes Lighter, Maintains Durability

Durability is skey for transits when looking for a product that will last long term.

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Technologyby Brian KujalaAugust 16, 2021

Taking Buses Beyond ADA Compliance with ‘Smart’ Air Management Systems

Computer-controlled air management and ride control systems have been evolving over the last two decades and are now more effective and versatile than ever before, helping to smooth out the ride of buses operating on even the worst of roads.

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Motorcoachby Amy NixonAugust 12, 2021

Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Motorcoach Employees Post COVID-19

With the devastating impacts of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to pull out all the stops when it comes to finding creative ways to both hire and keep quality employees.

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Busby METRO StaffAugust 12, 2021

APTA TRANSform Conference and EXPO Heads to Orlando

After postponing the event in 2020, APTA moved the TRANSform Conference and EXPO to sunny Orlando, Nov. 7 to 10, 2021.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsAugust 9, 2021

The Future of Transit Workforce: Managing Post-Pandemic Shifts

Agencies are working to implement new and more time-efficient ways to boost the job market, all while maintaining adequate service levels, a balanced budget, and additional funding avenues.

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Busby Amanda HuggettAugust 5, 2021

Service, Safety, & Equity: New Orleans RTA in Action

Hear how the RTA is focused on on-time performance, improved customer service, and equity…not to mention plans for a network redesign, and service and vehicle upgrades in the city that is home to the world’s oldest continuously operating streetcar line.

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Technologyby Roger BreretonAugust 2, 2021

Innovation Showcase: Improving Driver Health With Ergonomics

To enable drivers to carry out beneficial adjustments to the cabin environment in a short space of time, the bus market is deploying electric memory steering columns.

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Technologyby Louis PrejeanJuly 30, 2021

Visa’s Commuter Survey Reveals Rider Preferences on Post-Pandemic Transit

The company surveyed 9,000 adults in nine countries.

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Managementby Alex RomanJuly 29, 2021

STV’s Amodei on Transit Property Challenges, Lessons Learned

Rich Amodei discussed key challenges for transit properties, increasing ridership and more with METRO.

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