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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 StaffApril 2, 2018

Ecolane, PennDOT complete software implementation across state

The company installed the first cloud-based scheduling and dispatch software, statewide, for 42 transportation providers at 51 locations.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2018

Gold Coast Transit, Token Transit launch mobile fare payment app pilot

As part of GCTD's commitment to providing a better customer experience, the Token Transit application will evolve fare payment methods and allow customers to purchase and activate GCTD passes using their smartphones before boarding the bus.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2018

Keolis launches on-demand mobility service in Sydney suburb

The service is operated by Keolis Downer, Keolis’ Australian subsidiary, and powered by Via, developer of shared-ride technology.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

Capital Metro reveals 'Project Connect' plan calling for more rail, rapid bus lines

The Capital Metro board voted unanimously to ask the city of Austin to contribute up to $15 million for engineering and environmental analysis by including that money in a probable bond election this fall.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

SoCal transit vet joins Omnitrans as director of maintenance

Connie Raya has over two decades of experience in public transit maintenance gained while working at the OCTA.

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ArticlesMarch 27, 2018

Mobile Surveillance Systems Eye Safety, Accountability

The latest innovations in mobile surveillance units feature wide-angle cameras and automatic video retrieval, as well as hybrid options for transit agencies looking to transition from analog to digital.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

Sleep deprivation impacts workplace safety, productivity and individual health

Find out tips from a new campaign, which encourages employers to help workers avoid fatigue and develop healthy sleep habits for long-term success and well-being.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

VIA named 'Outstanding Metropolitan Transit System' in Texas

Key achievements in 2017 that helped secure this award include, beginning a total fleet conversion to replace diesel buses with CNG.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

President signs appropriations bill that includes $13.5B for FTA programs

APTA President/CEO Paul Skoutelas said that in passing the bill, "Congress has preserved the strong federal partnership with states and communities that is required to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure."

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2018

Paris Mayor wants to offer free public transit to reduce pollution

During an interview with a French paper, Anne Hidalgo said she has asked three of her assistants to conduct a large study on the subject, which would involve both French and foreign experts.

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