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News•by Staff•August 14, 2018

CTA upgrading security cameras as part of 'Safe and Secure' program

Work is underway to upgrade old cameras to high-definition and add new cameras at four stations along the Blue Line.

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Articles•August 14, 2018

New England Wheels Packs Durability, Accessibility into a Low-Floor Minibus

The 22-foot, 15-passenger true low-floor recently achieved a score of 91 on the new Altoona Testing pass/fail test upon completion of testing in March 2018.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2018

L.A. Metro issues RFI for aerial tram to Dodger Stadium

The move will help guide Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies in writing a more detailed proposal for the aerial tram.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2018

BYD wins statewide electric vehicle contract for Georgia

The contract will be a “convenience” source for all Georgia governmental entities, including state offices, agencies, departments, and more.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2018

NAVYA, Keolis to operate autonomous shuttle on public roads

The pilot project will begin in the summer 2018 for a period of 12 months, including eight months at the service of citizens.

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Articles•August 13, 2018

Innovative Suspension System Provides Smoother Ride for Buses

The CLASS system changes spring stiffness instantaneously over a wide range without driver intervention.

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News•by Staff•August 13, 2018

Crowd-sourced tech company, OurBus, announces expansion

The company offers express bus service to major cities on the East and West coasts, and Florida, including “pop-up” routes during spring and winter breaks.

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News•by Staff•August 9, 2018

Q&A with RATP Dev USA President Blaine Rigler

METRO’s Managing Editor Alex Roman recently spoke to Rigler about the evolution of tech in the transit industry, the growth of Mobility-as-a-Service, and more.

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News•by Staff•August 9, 2018

L.A. Metro to launch $350M Blue Line light rail modernization program

Work will include improvements to the signaling, tracks, and the overhead wires that deliver electricity to trains.

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News•by Staff•August 9, 2018

Maryland adding 70 New Flyer clean-diesel buses

Each bus is equipped numerous safety features including security cameras, an audible safe turn alert system, and curbside and street-side turn aid lights, as well as a factory-installed driver’s barrier to increase bus operator safety.

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