Blogs
July 2, 2018 -
From the Editor's
As you may know, I like to use this column to draw attention to transportation-related issues that are important to me, such as climate change, accessibility, and innovation.
June 29, 2018 -
Safety Corner
Sleep apnea is a common disorder affecting nearly 12% of the U.S. population, in which airway blockages cause shortened breaths or pauses in breathing while one sleeps.
June 26, 2018 -
Transit Dispatches
Transit agencies across the country are experiencing explosive growth in demand for accessible transit ridership...
June 12, 2018 -
Transit Dispatches
Investment in mass transit leads to many rewards — for the region served by a transportation authority; for the passengers who use transit to get to work, school, appointments, shopping and recreational destinations; and for communities located near transportation stations and hubs.
June 11, 2018 -
Transit Dispatches
It’s increasingly apparent that even the most extensive public transit systems still fall short in providing end-to-end solutions...
June 6, 2018 -
Transit Dispatches
The economy largely depends on the transportation industry to keep people, and things, on track. Workers in this industry employ seven percent of America’s workforce and are expected to grow six percent by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
May 24, 2018 -
Safety Corner
Have you ever found yourself nearing the end of your training day and realized you may not have ample time left ...
May 23, 2018 -
Transit Dispatches
A recent headline in the Chicago Tribune read: “Driverless cars may make traffic worse, not better.”
May 15, 2018 -
Safety Corner
When a bus is in an accident or experiences a mechanical issue that causes service delays, the incident typically prompts an investigation...
May 1, 2018 -
Safety Corner
A recent CDC analysis found that the jobs with the highest rates of short sleep duration were communications equipment operators (58.2%), other transportation workers (54.0%) and rail transportation workers (52.7%).