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News•July 23, 2021

TARTA Board Takes Historic Step Forward

TARTA reaches a historic landmark in pursuit to strengthen public transit.

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News•July 23, 2021

ATN Partners with Arrival to Secure $2 Million Clean Vehicle Grant

The grant funds will be used to produce Arrival American-built, zero-emission electric buses.

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News•July 21, 2021

Biz Briefs: Alstom Invests in Cybersecurity, TTC Taps ARBOC, and More

All the latest supplier news for REV Group, Alstom, and ARBOC.

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News•July 21, 2021

FTA: Americans Riding Public Transportation in Greater Numbers

Ridership is up for several agencies by up to 80%, including OKC's EMBARK and Richmond, Va.'s GRTC.

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News•July 21, 2021

Propane Rebates Available for Bus, Truck Fleets in Several States

Fleets in Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii can now qualify for the rebates until Dec. 31.

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News•July 19, 2021

WMATA Proposes Suspensions for Offenders of Sex, Weapons Related Crimes

Transit agencies around the country have successfully implemented similar rules, such as LA Metro, BART, Dallas's DART, and Atlanta’s MARTA. WMATA developed its proposal taking those best practices into account.

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News•July 16, 2021

MTS Launches Free Wi-Fi Pilot Program

MTS could expand the Wi-Fi pilot program if it proves to be successful.

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News•July 15, 2021

FTA Releases High-Priority Transit Safety Concerns RFI

The agency expanded its safety oversight capabilities in 2019, when it established an internal Safety Risk Management process to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor safety concerns impacting the transit industry.

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News•July 15, 2021

UC Davis Adding New Flyer Battery-Electric Buses

The purchase is supported by FTA funds and begins conversion of the current Unitrans fleet, comprised of CNG buses, to zero-emission as existing vehicles reach end of life.

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News•July 15, 2021

Optibus Offering No-Cost ‘Build Back Better’ License for Post-COVID Transit Planning, Scheduling

Part of the company’s “Build Back Better” recovery program, the license helps agencies and operators recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and adjust to changes in ridership rates.

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