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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

Consortium Completes First-Ever Automated Bus Specification

The specification combines APTA’s white book for standard bus specification with the new full-size bus automated driving system requirements developed by AECOM, which formed the Automated Bus Consortium.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2020

APTA Names Winners of 2020 Bus and Rail Safety, Security Excellence Awards

The awards recognize public transit providers for their innovative and proactive safety and security programs.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2020

CCW Delivers Final Refurbed Bus to Ore. Transit Agency

The job specifics included the installment of Cummins ISL Recon engines and rebuilt Allison transmissions.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2020

FTA Rule to Streamline Project Management Oversight for Major Capital Projects

The rule redefines a “major capital project” as a new fixed guideway project — or an expansion, rehabilitation, or modernization of an existing fixed guideway system — with a total project cost of $300 million or more and with a federal investment of $100 million or more.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

COTA Acquires 2 New Flyer Electric Buses

The order also includes two ABB depot chargers and support for electric bus deployment and infrastructure development.

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NewsSeptember 22, 2020

Anaheim Transportation Network Secures Contract for Electric Bus Fleet Charging

The first of its kind 20-year charging-as-a-service agreement with AMPLY Power aims to manage fleet charging for 46 electric buses.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2020

WMATA Considering Service Cuts, Layoffs if Federal Funding Lapses

The agency has estimated it will deplete its share of CARES funding by the end of the calendar year.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2020

PERC Resource Highlights Maintenance Benefits of Propane

The new resource from the Propane Education and Research Council shows how propane autogas can improve vehicle maintenance logistics and lower costs.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2020

TransLink Launching Fall Ridership Campaign

Over the next few weeks, customers will see new signage at transit stations, on vehicles, and online, designed to remind passengers of improved sanitization and cleaning procedures put in place to further enhance their safety.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2020

San Diego's MTS Approves Electric Bus Transition Plan

State regulations require public transit agencies to gradually transition to all-zero emission bus fleets by 2040.

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