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Right-Sizing Rural Transit: Lessons from North Grenville’s On-Demand Model

A small municipality shows how flexible service, rider needs, and public accountability can expand mobility with limited resources.

Evertt Mayor Cassie Franklin signs the Interlocal Agreement to consolidate transit service with Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz looking on.

Everett Transit, Community Transit Approve Consolidation of Services

Several King County Metro buses, including electric trolleybuses, line a downtown Seattle street beneath overhead power lines, with city buildings and traffic in the background.

Transit Ballot Victories Signal Strong Voter Support: What Comes Next?

Transit Reaches 200 Agency Partnerships, Expands Rider Experience Tools

Transit Expands Agency Partnerships, Reaching 200 Official App Partners

Articles•September 22, 2016

Going Green in Rail Transport: Maximizing Rail Systems’ Electrical Energy Recovery

Using regenerative braking for rail vehicles can help transit agencies return energy to the system and save money. LTK's TrainOps software helps transit agencies determine how to implement these systems.

Articles•September 22, 2016

Collaborative Consultants Ease Rail and Transit Industry Demands

Consultants can provide specialized engineering support to transit agencies, helping them address a variety of needs and filling a gap left by retiring senior staff.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

NY MTA's paratransit system is inefficient, reports say

To help reduce costs and increase service, one recommendation is to give disabled residents subsidies for accessible cabs and ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

Hometown Trolley acquires Supreme Corp.'s American Trolley product line

The purchase furthers Hometown Trolley's overall strategic business model to become the leading trackless trolley bus manufacturer in the North American transit industry.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

U.S., Canada motorcoach sales up, ABA survey finds

For this study, a motorcoach — defined as a vehicle designed for long-distance transportation of passengers — characterized by integral construction with an elevated passenger deck located over a baggage compartment.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

BYD electric bus wins L.A. Sustainability Coalition award

Award reflects BYD’s growth in the Los Angeles area and nationally, now employing hundreds of Californians at its factory in Lancaster and supplying buses to transit agencies around the country.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

U.S. DOT issues policy for testing, deployment of automated vehicles

Vehicle performance guidance uses a 15-point Safety Assessment to set clear expectations for manufacturers developing and deploying automated vehicle technologies.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

MBTA's new buses powered by BAE's propulsion systems

The HDS300 hybrid-electric-propulsion systems will soon be powering 44 New Flyer articulated buses in Boston with an option for 46 more as part of its largest HDS300 order to date.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

Prevost delivers X3-45 Commuter coaches to Southeastern Stages

The wheelchair accessible Prevost vehicles are equipped with comfortable seating for 55 passengers and feature reclining seats, footrests, power outlets and wireless internet access among other amenities.

News•by Staff•September 22, 2016

Cubic opens global ops center for transportation services

The new center utilizes Cubic’s latest innovations, including cloud-based enterprise software, best-in-class service management tools and advanced analytics.