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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2020

Calif.'s Tri Delta Transit saves 40% on electric bus charging energy costs

AMPLY was brought in during the fall of 2019 to simplify Tri Delta's charging operations and address challenges presented by previously installed hardware.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience

In this digital age, riders expect a sleek experience that offers easy access to critical information, such as rider alerts and route information.

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ArticlesApril 20, 2020

Where 2030 might take electric bus fleets

When history looks back on the 2010-2020 decade, it's likely to view it as the start of the electric heckle boom.

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ArticlesApril 16, 2020

Keeping rail workers safe on the right-of-way

An overview of technology being used in potentially hazardous scenarios, including fixed work zones, moving work zones, and equipment movement/collision avoidance.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2020

Riders rank convenience as highest priority when using transit

The Masabi report uncovered that only 500 of the 2,500 people surveyed have access to public transit and could provide responses.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2020

Transit, rideshare partnerships may rise in post-pandemic era, new study argues

The uncertainties created by coronavirus crisis, the authors maintain, have made it more important than ever for agencies to explore the potential of partnerships.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2020

Stantec selected as lead technical advisor for Hurontario LRT project

The company will provide design, construction, and commissioning oversight services to ensure the successful delivery of the project from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2020

Vapor Bus reports surge in demand for vShield® operator door

The door provides a critical defensive barrier with large safety glass and heavy-duty lower door to protect against assaults or unwanted passenger interactions.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2020

OutdoorLink releases tech to remotely maintain digital transit assets

All assets are controlled through the cloud, which reduces the need for onsite troubleshooting and provides 24/7 monitoring and control.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2020

Cummins re-purposes engine filter media for N95 medical masks

The first mask prototypes using Cummins’ donated media were assembled by University of Minnesota teams in March as part of an initiative to provide masks to healthcare systems in the region.

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