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NewsSeptember 2, 2020

Clean Energy to Supply NY MTA's Renewable Natural Gas

The multi-year agreement for an estimated 25 million gallons of Clean Energy’s Redeem™ RNG will reduce greenhouse gas emissions annually by 25,351 metric tons.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

COTA Named Outstanding Midsize Public Transit System

The award was announced by APTA and recognizes COTA for demonstrating excellence in providing mobility options for the Central Ohio region.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

Transit app launches Montreal’s First Mobile Fare Solution for ARTM

The fare, which includes free transfers during a 120-minute period, is valid on Montreal-area buses operated by the four regional transit agencies: exo, RTL, STL, and STM.

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NewsSeptember 1, 2020

Redflex Begins Major Upgrade of LA Metro's Automated Enforcement Systems

Under the contract, the company will upgrade and maintain the camera systems and host the back-office solution for violations processing, customer service, and court support.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

RATP DEV USA Extends SmartDrive Contract

The organization credits the tech for a reduction of nearly 25% in insurance claims costs and the mitigation of insurance premium increases because of improvements in claims resolution and driver training.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

Real-time Info to Help Riders with OC Bus Capacity

With the Transit app, those waiting for a bus can get information showing that a particular bus has “many seats," “some seats,” or “very limited seats.”

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

25 Projects to Receive FTA AIM Grants

AIM grant recipients will deploy new transportation technologies and services, including microtransit, vehicle automation, integrating ride-hailing services with transit, and contactless fare payments.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

New FRA Rule Uses Tech to Improve Track Safety

The regulatory reform allows rail testing vehicles to move without stopping along the track, potentially decreasing passenger and freight train delays associated with routine inspections.

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NewsAugust 27, 2020

'N.Y. Green Transit/Green Jobs' Legislation Gaining Steam

One bill requires all new transit bus purchases starting in 2029 to be zero-emission buses, while the second would create contracting incentives for agencies to procure these buses from manufacturers that utilize labor from high-need communities within New York State.

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NewsAugust 26, 2020

Allison Transmission, IndyGo Partner on Next Generation Electric Hybrid Buses

The agency selected the company’s H 40 EP electric hybrid propulsion solution to power 27 new GILLIG buses and will be a lead fleet partner for Allison’s revolutionary new electric hybrid product, eGen Flex.

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