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NewsJune 15, 2021

Milwaukee County Breaks Ground on HNTB-Led East-West BRT Project

The nine-mile BRT route — a first in Wisconsin — will connect major employment, education, and tourist destinations through downtown Milwaukee, Milwaukee’s Near West Side, Marquette University Wauwatosa, and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center.

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NewsJune 15, 2021

AC Transit Orders 20 Additional New Flyer Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses

The purchase was made through California’s State Cooperative Procurement, which New Flyer was selected for as a top-scoring approved supplier in 2019.

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NewsJune 15, 2021

Calgary Transit Places $6M Order for Vicinity Electric Buses

The order of 14 new Vicinity Lightning™ EV buses are for delivery in 2022 to Calgary Transit, with the option to purchase supplemental vehicles at a set price over a five-year period.

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ArticlesJune 14, 2021

COVID-19 Impacts 2020 Transit Bus Deliveries by 24%

Overall deliveries of transit buses in the U.S. and Canada declined in 2020, shrinking from 6,320 units in 2019 to 4,833 units in 2020, according to numbers provided to METRO Magazine from participating suppliers.

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NewsJune 11, 2021

IndyGo Upgrades Bus Stops to Enhance Rider Experience

Bus stops at two locations will feature new boarding areas, sidewalks, curb ramps, shelters, and solar lighting.

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NewsJune 10, 2021

ADL Unveils Zero-Emission, Three-Axle Double-Deck Bus

The Enviro500EV CHARGE includes all the usual benefits that come with Alexander Dennis’s double-deck buses, including panoramic views and low-floor entry.

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NewsJune 9, 2021

Volvo Group Breaks Ground on U.S. Vehicle Propulsion Lab

The facility will be the first in North America to allow comprehensive testing of current and future products for Prevost, Volvo Bus, Volvo Trucks, and Mack Trucks to meet evolving government regulations.

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NewsJune 7, 2021

SamTrans Launches Anti-Asian Hate Crime Campaign

In partnership with the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition and three Asian-American artists, SamTrans will feature anti-racism artwork on its buses and shelters spreading the message to “Love our Communities.”

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NewsJune 4, 2021

PSTA Launches Bus on Shoulder Program

Already used in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Raleigh, Bus-on-Shoulder is a quick, cost-effective way to provide premium service.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

House T&I Committee Introduces $547B Surface Transportation Bill

The proposal included $109 billion for public transit and $95 billion for passenger and freight rail.

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