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ADA Compliant Transit: Easier, More Dignified Travel for Every Passenger

Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2009

Motorcoach Council launches outreach campaign

The Council chose to utilize motorcoaches to officially kick off the new promotion and boast their competitive edge over planes, trains and personal autos, a cost effective strategy that embodies the grass-roots spirit of the campaign. The campaign's highly scalable, flexible, and fluid approach affords coach operators the ability to retain their own branding and identity while participating in the campaign.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2009

Rosenker, Higgins to leave NTSB

Both plan to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2009

ABC delivers Van Hools to Conn., Ark.

Dattco Inc, of New Britain, Conn., ordered three C2045 charter coaches, two TD925 double deck coaches, three T2145 “Tour” class coaches and two T2145 “Dattco Experience” coaches. Little Rock Tours purchased a new Van Hool C2045.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2009

Fed funds support purchase of 35 MCI D-Series coaches

Operators are making their purchases with funds available through various Federal Transit Administration programs including FTA 5311(f).

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2009

Former Ariz. DOT chief to head FHWA

Victor Mendez oversaw the construction of the regional freeway system in the Phoenix area that was built six years ahead of schedule and delivered statewide construction programs on time, including major infrastructure improvements throughout the state.

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Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2009

Gulf Stream Coach enters shuttle bus market

Gulf Tran, an affiliate of Gulf Stream Coach Inc. will showcase three new product lines at the BusCon show in Chicago, Ill. from Sept. 15-17.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2009

MCI delivers to N.J., Fla.

The Kennedy Space Center added six D4505s to its fleet, and Sewell, N.J.-based Enchanted Tours purchased an E4500.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2009

Trailways outsources fuel management to Sokolis

Company's group of passenger-transport service providers utilizes over 4,500 for-hire transportation vehicles; of which, more than 2,000 are luxury-styled, full-size motorcoaches.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rosenker: NTSB better without enforcement power. Iceland’s hydrogen-powered plans postponed. Bus manufacturers relocate, bring jobs to Tenn. N.J. Transit to charge for mailing tickets.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2009

Prevost delivers Volvo 9700s to Ariz.

Coach chosen for its 'fantastic design and high level of integration.'

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