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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

RIPTA leases 3 Proterra electric buses using VW funding

Represents one of the first deployments to use funding from the Volkswagen AG diesel-emissions settlement.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

New 'clean' vehicle, fuel policies can cut pollution by 35% by 2030

Transportation is now the biggest source of global warming pollution in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, according to study.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Metrolink awarded $91.2M in state funds for rail safety upgrades

Will be used for program to build infrastructure to boost regional passenger rail service frequency to at least 30 minutes systemwide.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Alexander Dennis lands Berlin double-decker bus contract

The Enviro500 for Berlin will be approximately 45 feet long with three doors, two staircases, and 80 seats.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2018

NY MTA plans smart battery pilot at subway power substation

This approach utilizes the electricity produced by the subway’s regenerative braking.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2018

King County Metro launches app for on-demand shuttle to transit

Chariot will use Ford Smart Mobility’s dynamic-routing technology to deliver service at the county's largest park-and-ride.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2018

New Flyer signs electrification accord to accelerate U.S. tech adoption

Outlines how transportation electrification can be advanced to benefit utility customers and all forms of transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2018

MCI's Maitland discusses new J3500, innovation at BusCon 2018

The company's VP, marketing and product planning, tells METRO's James Blue about MCI's new coach, as well as its committment to innovation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

National League of Cities unveils guide to piloting autonomous vehicles

More than 50% of America’s largest cities are preparing for AVs — up from less than 10% three years ago, according to group.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2018

TEXRail tests Stadler trains at DFW Airport

Trinity Metro ordered eight diesel-electric low-floor multiple unit FLIRT from Stadler in June 2015 for the TEXRail project.

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