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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 23, 2021

FirstGroup Plans to Sell First Student, First Transit for $4.6 Billion

The company agrees to sell its North American school bus and public transportation companies to EQT Infrastructure.

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NewsApril 22, 2021

FTA makes $10M Available for TOD Planning

The funds will support comprehensive planning efforts that help connect communities, improve access to public transportation and affordable housing, and promote equitable delivery of benefits to underserved communities.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

MARTA to Restore Suspended Bus Routes

Last spring, MARTA suspended 70 of its 110 bus routes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing. All routes will be restored on April 24.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

Allison Transmission's Electric Hybrid Solution Debuts on NYCT Buses

The eGen Flex system includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands.

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NewsApril 21, 2021

San Antonio's VIA Adding Zero-Emission Buses to Mark Earth Day

The new electric buses will allow VIA to retire its fleet of eight Downtown trolleys that were purchased in 2005 and are considered past their useful life.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

Testing Validates Safety of CDTA’s GILLIG Buses

Beginning in August 2020, two 40-foot GILLIG diesel hybrid buses were used as testbeds for evaluation of two products made by the United Safety and Survivability Corporation

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NewsApril 19, 2021

L.A. Metro Could Begin Offering Free Rides to K-12 Students This Summer

More details on the Fareless System Initiative — including costs, potential funding sources, and the possibility of including other L.A. County bus agencies — is expected to come next month.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson April 19, 2021

How Santa Cruz Metro Prepares for the Road to Zero Emissions

The agency is working on collecting data and feedback on the feasibility of its new Proterra zero-emissions battery-electric buses as it powers through the impacts of the pandemic.

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NewsApril 16, 2021

Calif.’s GET Unveils Expanded Transit Center

Golden Empire Transit teams with Stantec for the new facility to improve pedestrian and bus movement at California State University- Bakersfield’s campus.

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ArticlesApril 16, 2021

EMBARK's Ferbrache, Rush Join METROspectives Podcast

They join Alex Roman to discuss BRT, COVID-19, mobility, and more.

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