METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Management

ArticlesNovember 30, 2017

How to Maintain a State of Good Repair by Leveraging Asset Management Tools

Agencies are turning to versatile asset management platforms to help streamline their processes and meet requirements, which can both help create peace of mind that the agency is in compliance with federal regulations, as well as launch further proactive efforts.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

GreenPower recieves purchase order for 2 all-electric double-deck coaches

The purchase order follows a successful pilot project between GreenPower, CVS Tours, and the Greater Victoria Harbor Authority, in which GreenPower deployed its first all-electric double decker bus on the basis of a one-year lease.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

New Flyer lands diesel, CNG bus order from Portland, Maine's METRO

The new order, which adds a total of 11 equivalent units to New Flyer’s backlog, supports METRO’s aged fleet replacement with diesel buses, as well as planned fleet expansion with CNG buses to support the growing Portland community.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

First Vehicle Services secures City of Arlington, Texas fleet contract

The contract is for fleet management, maintenance, and repair for the City of Arlington’s entire fleet of more than 850 vehicles, including city pool cars, police, and fire and emergency rescue units.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

OLI's new rail safety videos aimed at educating young adults

The new materials include two animated videos aimed at risk-taking younger males and three music videos.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Chicago seeks proposals to build express train to O'Hare Airport

The proposed service is expected to cut the travel time down to 20 minutes, which is half the current time it takes to get to the aiport.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

L.A. Mayor set to unveil '28 by 28' Olympics transportation plan

The plan, which is preperation for the summer Olympics in 2028, includes light rail expansions, a bus rapid transit network, and highway improvement and widening efforts.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Partial train derailment impacts some Metra, Amtrak Chicago-area service

At about 10:50 p.m. Tuesday when the third, fourth, and fifth cars of the eight-car train derailed. The derailed cars remained upright, and the other five cars and the locomotive remained on the tracks. There were three passengers on the train at the time; there were no injuries.

Read More →
ArticlesNovember 29, 2017

New Mobility Mindset, Vehicle Innovation on Display at APTA EXPO 2017

The expansive show floor, which featured more than 800 exhibitors, featured a bevy of product debuts and gave attendees a view of transit’s future.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2017

Helsinki Metro opens rail expansion featuring landmark stations

The extension comprises eight stations, each distinguished by original design by Finnish architects.

Read More →