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NewsSeptember 28, 2020

M.J. Maynard Talks Mobility and More on METROspectives Podcast

She also discusses transit's role in communities around the nation, the RTC’s ongoing work with the ADA community, and more.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2020

SacRT Extends Unlimited Free Service for Youth

The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free transit program has been extended through September 30, 2021.

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ArticlesCover StorySeptember 28, 2020

CTDOT, Partners to Test Autonomous Buses on BRT Service

In addition to testing SAE Level 4 autonomy, the project will also test automated docking to improve accessibility and platooning to increase vehicle efficiencies.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

Lightning Systems Now Offered on CALACT Purchasing Contract

City and county governments and transportation agencies, as well as nonprofits, can order all-electric Class 3 to 5 passenger buses under the program.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

FTA Makes $6.2M Available for Transit Planning

The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

L.A. Metro Board Approves 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan

The $400-billion plan lays out a 30-year transportation blueprint for bringing about a more mobile and sustainable future.

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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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