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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

AVTA begins circulation of first 60-foot electric bus

The zero-emission bus can carry up to 70 passengers and will use the agency's WAVE wireless charging system.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

NTSB: Equip all rail transit vehicles with inward- and outward-facing cameras

The recorders must be easily accessible to review, with appropriate limitations on public release, for accident investigation and as a tool to improve operational safety.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2017

5 Passive Design Strategies to Help Condition Transit Facilities

Establishing a function-first facility that then integrates passive design strategies can lead to more operationally and energy efficient transit facilities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

IndyGo releases Red Line BRT construction bid package

The Red Line, is planned to open for service in spring 2019, will stretch 13 miles from Broad Ripple to the University of Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Rieck named Tulsa Transit GM

Tim Rieck has over 20 years of transit experience spanning operations, planning, technology, and community partnerships.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Exclusive: Houston METRO gives Hurricane Harvey service update

The agency was able to get about 20 bus routes back on line today along with a portion of its rail, according to a spokesperson.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Prevost opens San Francisco Bay Area service center

The Bay Area location, which opened August 1, is a full-service facility, staffed by factory-trained technicians servicing Prevost, Nova Bus®, and Volvo® coaches, as well as other brands.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2017

Masabi's JustRide mobile ticketing now available on SMART train system

With the overwhelming majority of Bay Area transit riders using smartphones, JustRide allows SMART to offer an easy and convenient way to buy tickets and plan transit rides in the area.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

RATP Dev brings first electric bus to Zion National Park

The Proterra E2 operates alongside the rest of the current liquid propane gas-fueled fleet and is part of a pilot program that will inform broader plans to introduce more electric units at the park.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adds Wi-Fi capabilities at 7 light rail stations

The agreement permits Comcast to install wireless hotspots at Station Square, First Avenue, Steel Plaza Wood Street, Gateway, North Side, and Allegheny stations. There is no cost to Port Authority.

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