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New Mobilityby Jim BarbaressoAugust 6, 2018

Partnerships, Perseverance Propel Smart Cities Movement

Local, regional, and state leaders see benefits to communities of all types, businesses, and residents. The partnership framework has to be a lasting element that continues and expands the goals and objectives of a city as it progresses.

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New Mobilityby James Blue, GMJuly 13, 2018

Pub Perspective: For many transit agencies, the automated era is here

There is general agreement that a significant deployment of automation-related technologies will be driving at the very least within cities throughout the developed world by mid-century.

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New MobilityCover Storyby Robert JamesJuly 12, 2018

Automated Vehicle Deployments Gaining in Popularity

Many new automated vehicle deployments are for fixed-route applications with defined coverage areas, or for first/last mile deployments around a hub.

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New Mobilityby Alex RomanJuly 10, 2018

Q&A with Denton County Transportation Authority's Jim Cline

He speaks about the agency’s new pilot program to help provide low-income families and individuals with alternative mobility options and more.

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New Mobilityby Austin WilsonJuly 5, 2018

Cost-Effective Fleet Financing: Strategies for Bus, Motorcoach Companies

While the industry is strong, choosing the right leasing and financing options can be absolutely critical.

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Managementby James Blue, GMJune 6, 2018

Idea to merge rail systems has lessons for us all

Unless there are clearly defined responsibilities with defined funding sources and some levels of autonomy, they become troubled.

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Railby Rick PurnellMay 30, 2018

Calif.'s High-Speed Rail Charges Up as Expertise, Leadership Look Ahead

By 2033, the first high-speed rail system in the U.S. will whisk passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in under three hours at speeds above 200 mph.

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Railby StaffMay 30, 2018

Rail Product Highlights

A look at some of the latest offerings in the transit rail industry.

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Busby Alex RomanMay 30, 2018

TMF returns to BusCon

The event takes place Oct. 1 to 3 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

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New Mobilityby Alex Roman, Managing Editor May 29, 2018

Q&A with Lane Transit District GM Aurora Jackson

Jackson speaks about the success of LTD’s BRT system and the changing face of the public transit industry as it increasingly looks to a “complete trips” mobility model.

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