Calif.'s LAVTA Named 'Outstanding Public Transportation System'
The annual award acknowledges excellence among public transportation providers in North America. In LAVTA’s 35-year history, this the first time it has received this honor.
The annual award acknowledges excellence among public transportation providers in North America. In LAVTA’s 35-year history, this the first time it has received this honor.
The program selection criteria encompassed safety, economic competitiveness, quality of life, state of good repair, environmental sustainability, innovation, and partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Simultaneously, Dick Alexander — who served as interim CEO of Transdev in the U.S. since early March — is being promoted to special advisor to Thierry Mallet, CEO of the global Transdev Group.
The 40-foot Proterra ZX5 can be equipped with 660 kWh of energy storage to deliver up to 329 miles of drive range, which represents the most energy storage and longest drive range of any 40-foot electric bus available in the market today.
The agency will operate GoDurham’s fleet of 53 vehicles with the addition of more than 60 new team members.
New safety features include more visible rear center brake lights and new side cornering lights to alert pedestrians when a bus is turning.
The company takes previously used, internal combustion engine buses and remanufactures them into like-new vehicles containing ZEPS all-electric drivetrain systems.
The delivery represents a significant advance toward TTC’s goal of purchasing all emission-free buses beginning in 2025.
The $700,000 grant will be used to develop a $1.3 million Travel Rewards Research Pilot Project.
The program was developed after asking transit users from across the country what measures would make them feel more confident riding public transportation amid concerns about COVID-19.
Jill Barnett, Lextran’s current asst. GM, is expected to be named acting GM.
New and extended contracts for more than 20 million gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas will accommodate the continued demand across key business segments.
The three organizations have come together to enable Ohio and Kentucky riders to seamlessly and safely purchase and validate EZfare transit tickets, all within the Moovit app to facilitate a frictionless public transit journey with 13 local transit agencies.
In a memo provided to employees, CEO/GM Paul Ballard noted that RTD anticipates a $166 million shortfall in 2021, with anticipated shortfalls at least that amount or more in the coming years.
It's important that managers implement best management practices to conserve water, comply with state and federal regulations, and reduce pollution.
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