Articles

New Mobility•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 28, 2018

Consultants Address Growing Role of Mobility, Tech in Public Transit

Discuss infrastructure needs, funding challenges, popularity of ride-hailing, microtransit, and bike-sharing.

Rail•by Rick Purnell•November 28, 2018

Rebuilt Rail Hub is 'Economic Catalyst' for Chicago Community

The $203 million reconstruction of the CTA’s Wilson Red Line station included replacing century-old track structure.

Rail•Cover Story•by Janna Starcic, Executive Editor•November 28, 2018

Alstom Revamps LRVs to Meet Evolving Mobility Needs

The Citadis X05 features a wider gangway, larger panoramic windows, higher speed, and reduced maintenance costs.

Technology•by James Blue, GM•November 18, 2018

Zero emissions, transit reliability may come to fore in 2019

We as an industry need to be clear-eyed about how new battery buses are, the challenges they face and the alternatives available to ensure the reliability that BRT demands.

Bus•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 18, 2018

Vehicle wash systems evolve to clean better, faster, sustainably

Transit agencies are looking for more automation to decrease human error and other factors.

New Mobility•by Luke Mellor•November 18, 2018

Canadian town transforms fixed-route bus fleet to on-demand service

In September, the City of Belleville, Ontario started operating a new service, in partnership with Toronto-based technology company Pantonium.

Technology•by Robert James•November 16, 2018

The 'Genius' Idea for Improving Rail Signaling Accuracy

Ultra-Wideband can provide five-centimeter accuracy location for all cars in the tunnels with very low cost to deploy.

New Mobility•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 15, 2018

Private Sector Brings Experience to a Changing Transportation Model

With experience implementing and integrating different modes of transportation in Europe and beyond, contractors share lessons learned.

Paratransit•Cover Story•by Susan Schruth•November 15, 2018

Despite Progress, True Public Transit Accessibility Remains Elusive

As ADA approaches the 30-year mark, transit agencies are evaluating the improvements made and what still needs doing.

Management•by Alex Roman, Managing Editor•November 13, 2018

Empowering Employees Key for Top Maintenance Directors

Former DART VP, Maintenance, Michael Hubbell and Big Blue Bus’s Getty Modica took home the inaugural Maintenance Director of the Year Awards at BusCon 2018.

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