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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2016

KCATA offers free bus rides to paratransit users

Customers must be qualified to ride IndeAccess, Dial-A-Ride or Share-A-Fare. Paratransit users not familiar with riding a bus will be provided training, the report said.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

Pierce Transit's security camera upgrade leads to free Wi-Fi for passengers

The new system will allow first responders the ability to log into a bus from anywhere there is cellular coverage.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

WeDriveU adds LILEE Systems' passenger Wi-Fi solution

Is the first corporate transportation provider to take advantage of LILEE’s rail-proven, high-end connectivity solution for connected commuters.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

Stertil-Koni debuts anti-skid coating for vertical rise platform lift

The coarse texture of the coating increases friction as each vehicle wheel touches the runway, helping to ensure that vehicles do not shift or slip while on the lift.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

National Express shuttles Baltimore commuters during subway work

Staffed 24/7 with more than 100 drivers and 58 buses, free National Express shuttles will be running every 10 minutes during peak service and 20 to 30 minutes at lower-volume commuting times.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

MARTA, CommuterAds team for innovative advertising initiative

Every time a bus passes an advertiser’s location of choice, a 15-second audio spot plays through onboard speakers. To reinforce the audio message, a visual text message is displayed simultaneously on the same bus marquee that also provides passengers with route information.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Fla.'s JTA recieves $7.2M for BRT project

Will be used to improve sidewalks and ADA ramps within a half mile of the First Coast Flyer™ North Corridor stations and construct pedestrian access to the Armsdale Park-n-Ride facility.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Miami-Dade Transit set to unveil mobile payment app

The project will soon also bring together other transportation options, such as parking, ride share, bike share, public transit and taxis.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

CHK Connectpoint unit launches real-time data dashboard

Santa Clara Valley (Calif.) Transportation Authority (VTA) is the first transit agency to utilize the new Connectpoint Dashboard, installed at the reception area of their headquarters for staff and visitors.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

Santa Clara VTA, Miami among 20 FTA Low-No grant recipients

The selected projects represent strategic investments to help reduce air pollution, train employees in maintaining new technology buses, and connect people to jobs and services through efficient bus transit networks.

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