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In this edition, METRO also covers recent appointments and announcements at the DART, STV, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
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Streetcar construction is on schedule to be completed in fall of 2015. The $102 million 2-mile system will then undergo a period of testing and is anticipated to be open to the public in 2016.
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METRO spoke to Ventura County Transportation Commission Executive Director Darren Kettle about the new vehicles, as well as the agency’s current challenges and new service plans.
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Newer generation batteries are spill-proof, eliminating the added costs and risks of traditional flooded lead-acid batteries, while also providing high vibration resistance and flexible orientation.
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New and improved systems help detect any signs of a fire, even before flames come into play. Better detection leads to a quicker and more efficient response to out-of-the-ordinary conditions with different modes of suppression, depending on the needs of the vehicle.
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While a demand/yield pricing model helps keep an operator’s eye on their bottom line, many in the industry focus on selling their operation as a service rather than a commodity.
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The 4.3-mile project, one of the highest priority transit initiativesin the region, features an eight-berth transit center, two light rail bridges, four new stations and a multi-use hike-and-bike trail.
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Wiltgen refers to his 20-year career in the motorcoach industry as “wonderful and memorable.”
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The CTA is taking the next major step in improvement work on the Ravenswood Connector, a project that will improve the speed and reliability of the elevated part of the 'L'; between Armitage and the Loop, currently used by the Brown Line and Purple Line Express.
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In support of the third annual Infrastructure Week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx participated in kickoff events in Washington, D.C. yesterday and will then head out to meet with state and local leaders, business leaders, and academics in Tennessee, California and Iowa.
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The on-time bus rate just eight years ago was 62%, according to the report. TRAX light-rail trains on-time rate that was 92%, with FrontRunner commuter trains hitting 94.6%.
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