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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2018

Highlights from BusCon 2018 in Indianapolis

Mobility, technology, and new vehicles were just some of the highlights of event held Oct. 1 to 3.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2018

TNCs caused half of San Francisco's congestion since 2010: Report

Employment and population growth were primarily responsible for the remainder of the worsening congestion.

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Newsby StaffOctober 17, 2018

L.A. Metro begins tunneling on first section of Purple Line extension

Twin tunnel boring machines will begin by tunneling parallel underground sections between the future Wilshire/La Brea Station and the current Wilshire/Western Purple Line terminus.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

Mass. BRT pilot combines design, art to launch improved experience

Featuring the work of five local artists along the corridor, the pilot aims to bring more efficient and reliable service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

The Rapid adding 16 New Flyer articulated buses

The buses will support Grand Rapids’ second new BRT line, with funding provided by the FTA and the Michigan DOT.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

WeGo to pilot tech allowing hybrid buses to convert to battery mode

Select buses will feature the exclusive GPS-based technology from BAE Systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

SamTrans unveils first of 10 Proterra all-electric buses

The agency is currently looking to replace the entirety of its fleet with zero-emissions vehicles by 2032.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Bestmile announces new vehicle integration, demo project

Trial with Lohr Cristal will compliment or replace existing bus lines and will test public reaction to new types of vehicles and services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Brookville delivers 100th streetcar vehicle, 50th PCC streetcar in 2018

In August 2018, Brookville also delivered the fourth in an order of five of its modern Liberty Streetcar vehicles with onboard energy storage system to the City of Milwaukee.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Micro Bird's James Mansell discusses new D-Series Electric

METRO spoke to Mansell on the BusCon 2018 show floor about the new vehicle, which was first unveiled at the show.

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