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Security and Safetyby Nick WarrickMay 5, 2025

Improving Transit Worker Safety: How Proper Workwear Enhances Comfort and Performance

Proper workwear is critical to protect these workers, boost their comfort, and enhance their performance.

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Technologyby Todd MouwMay 2, 2025

From Michigan’s Country Roads to City Highways, Propane Vehicles Handle It All

No matter the locale — rural or urban — transit and paratransit vehicles utilizing alternative fuels have to be ready for anything in Michigan’s diverse terrain.

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Technologyby Alex RomanApril 25, 2025

LA Metro Leverages Parking Tech to Simplify, Fuel Public Transit Usage

In a move to streamline the commuter experience and modernize its infrastructure, LA Metro partnered with ParkHelp to launch a cutting-edge parking guidance system — starting with its Arcadia parking lot.

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Technologyby Melba Rivera-Irizarry, VP, Strategic Accounts, Verra MobilityApril 23, 2025

Clear the Way: How Bus Lane Automation Can Improve City Transit

When private vehicles use designated lanes, agencies are forced to assess the impact the behavior has on city-wide congestion and public safety.

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Technologyby Staff and News ReportsApril 14, 2025

Commander Kirk Lippold to Deliver Keynote at 2025 Public Transit & Technology Exchange

Lippold is best known for his leadership as the commanding officer of the USS Cole, which came under attack by al Qaeda terrorists in the port of Aden, Yemen, in October 2000.

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Zero Emissionsby Alex RomanApril 7, 2025

CALSTART and the FTA Explore Wireless Charging for BEBs

METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman spoke to CALSTART’s Brian Ballschmidt, Brian Lee, Katrina Sutton about key findings from its recent report for the FTA, what the future may hold for wireless charging, and more.

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Zero Emissionsby StaffMarch 28, 2025

A Journey to Electrification: Mountain Line Overcomes Challenges, Navigates a Developing Industry

The agency, based in Missoula, Mont., is pursuing a zero-emissions fleet by 2035 by adopting electric vehicles.

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Security and Safetyby Amy NixonMarch 26, 2025

Putting Out Fires: Is Your Operation Prepared for A Disaster

Day-to-day “fires” may be stressful, but you’re used to putting them out, right? But are you prepared for a literal fire? What would you do if your office building was struck by lightning? What would happen if your fleet was destroyed in a tornado? Torrential rains flood your waiting room? What now?

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Technologyby Joel StutheitMarch 17, 2025

Pennsylvania's CATA Fuels Innovation with Propane Autogas

A look at how the agency streamlined fueling and reinvested cost savings into services for the community.

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Motorcoachby Alex RomanMarch 13, 2025

The Key to Peter Pan’s Longevity? Innovation

The operation was recently named METRO’s Motorcoach Operator of the Year at this year’s United Motorcoach Association EXPO, which was held in February in Oklahoma City.

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