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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2019

Report finds 'Transit Leaps' needed to properly integrate with AVs

Ideal scenario for public transit planners would be an optimized, dense, and always available transit network that is also affordable.

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ArticlesFebruary 19, 2019

Tech Can Change the Face of Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Soon-to-emerge technologies will optimize processes and bring greater efficiency to the nation’s transportation networks.

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ArticlesFebruary 19, 2019

How to Prevent Driver Assaults

Vehicle operators must be given all of the tools necessary to both understand customers and de-escalate intense situations.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2019

Columbia, S.C. expands bike-share program

Funds will be allocated to Blue Bike as a pilot to provide a “first mile, last mile” connection for The COMET riders in downtown.

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ArticlesFebruary 18, 2019

Barons Bus Taps Generations of Know-How to Grow

The operation was recently named METRO’s Motorcoach Operator of the Year.

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ArticlesFebruary 18, 2019

Q&A with APTA's Paul P. Skoutelas

METRO spoke with Skoutelas to get his thoughts on the government shutdown, his agenda, and his most memorable ride on public transit.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

Goodyear, Local Motors join forces on autonomous shuttles

Allows Goodyear to study the operation and maintenance areas that need to be addressed when there is no driver at the controls.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

All required railroads met statutory deadline, schedule for PTC

Notably, Quarter Four data also show PTC systems are in operation on almost 46,000 of the nearly 58,000-route miles.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

BYD signs contract to begin building cross-sea monorail in Brazil

The 12-mile seaside route will be partially built above the sea to connect Salvador’s central business district to São João Island.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2019

Big Blue Bus making real-time signs, lighting, and Wi-Fi upgrades

The advancements are underway and expected to be completed by mid-2019.

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