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Breaking Accessibility Barriers with the Low Floor Frontrunner Minibus

Accessible transit isn’t a feature—it’s a responsibility. This whitepaper explores how the Low-Floor Frontrunner is redefining mobility with a breakthrough design that removes barriers, empowers riders, and delivers measurable operational advantages for agencies. Discover why this next generation minibus is setting a new standard for inclusive transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 13, 2023

Houston METRO Unveils New AV Shuttle

FutureLink, part of the second phase of METRO's autonomous vehicle testing program, is a fully autonomous zero-emission shuttle that can operate on city streets.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 13, 2023

USDOT Announces New Rural Autonomous Vehicle Research Program

Recipients will use RAV program funding to conduct research regarding the benefits and responsible application of automated vehicles and associated mobility technologies in rural and Tribal communities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 12, 2023

USDOT Awards $645M to Meet Rural Transportation, Mobility Needs

The awards will improve the safety and reliability of movement of people and freight, as well as improve quality of life for rural residents, through investment in critical roads, bridges, and other transportation systems.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 12, 2023

Virginia Breeze Hits Ridership Record

Managed by the Virginia DRPT and funded through the FTA’s Intercity Bus Program, The Virginia Breeze is a vital intercity bus service connecting communities across the Commonwealth to larger cities and other major forms of transportation.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 11, 2023

The Routing Company Lands On-Demand Contract in Ohio

The Chillicothe Transit System contract includes 22 vehicles intended to provide fixed and on-demand service.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 6, 2023

COTA Introduces New Tool to Make Transit More Accessible for Neurodiverse Riders

The MagnusCards app uses visual cues, step-by-step instructions, and optional audio in either English or Spanish to guide users through the transit process.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 5, 2023

15 Virginia Projects Receive Funding to Improve the Transit Experience

The CTB's TRIP program aims to grow and improve transit use by enhancing the regional connectivity of urban areas, eliminating obstacles to transit accessibility for low-income riders, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 5, 2023

NREL Merges Data Collection, Analysis Tools to Evaluate Transportation Modes

NREL demonstrated the integration of these tools in action to quantify the impacts of providing e-bikes to low-income essential workers in Colorado.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 1, 2023

Latinos In Transit Opens Leadership Academy 2024 Application Period

Interested candidates have until Jan. 15, 2024, to submit their application for this unique career development opportunity.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 29, 2023

MARTA Breaks Ground on New TOD Station

The 4.3-acre site south of the rail station will feature 259 units of affordable senior and workforce family housing, HADC’s new headquarters, community space and amenities, and convenient access to MARTA bus and rail service.

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