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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 StaffMarch 26, 2018

ARBOC Specialty Vehicles produces 3,000th bus

Under a Metrolinx contract procured by Creative Carriage in Ontario, Canada, the 3,000th bus is a low-floor, fully accessible Spirit of Freedom.

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Newsby StaffMarch 23, 2018

COTA awards contract to New Flyer for up to 154 CNG buses

The contract includes 28 firm orders with options to purchase an additional 126 CNG 40-foot, heavy-duty transit buses, which will replace end-of-life vehicles with more efficient CNG buses over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2018

Siemens acquires Spanish software company

Aimsun develops software that simulates future traffic flows in the planning phase of construction projects.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2018

Pittsburgh, Las Vegas show unprecedented usage of transit interactive kiosks

CHK America's Connectpoint® Interactive Kiosks can access real-time arrival information and plan their trip within the transit system while also being able to incorporate first and last mile choices  personal car use, bicycle, or walking.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2018

As Tech Matures, Transit Agency Usage of Electric Buses Evolves

With many early pioneers now moving to larger implementation, advances are making it more possible for the vehicles to be used in a variety of service applications, although how to install the infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations is a task that needs to mastered.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

NY MTA unveils 'first-of-its-kind' bus performance dashboard

The data on the bus performance dashboard is based on farebox, GPS, and other information and can be filtered by borough; types of service, such as local/limited, express, or Select Bus Service; and time periods, such as weekday peak or off-peak hours.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Ann Arbor Transit millage renewal to hit August ballot

By renewing and restoring the same tax rate of 0.7 mills that voters first approved in 2014, the board's resolution states, the AAATA would be able to maintain the expanded levels of public transit and paratransit services that have been introduced in recent years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Syncromatics, Enplug to showcase digital signage partnership at DSE 2018

Transit authorities around the country are installing digital displays on buses and in bus shelters to provide real-time information to passengers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

APTA, industry leaders oppose Administration's deep cuts to public transit

The Administration offered cuts to crucial programs that fund public transit infrastructure to pay for their proposed infrastructure plan.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 19, 2018

Q&A with Lextran GM Carrie Butler

METRO Magazine’s Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Butler about Lextran’s day-to-day challenges, its alternative-fuels program, and how the lack of federal funding could impact the agency and the community it serves.

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