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News•by Staff•December 22, 2017

New Flyer, BC Transit celebrate 25 CNG bus delivery

BC Transit provides services to over 130 communities across British Columbia in collaboration with local government partners, and transports 52.3 million passengers annually.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2017

Bombardier, Metrolinx reach new light rail vehicle agreement

The agreement is for Bombardier Transportation to now manufacture 76 light rail vehicles for the Eglinton Crosstown project, 106 vehicles less than the original contract for 182 vehicles.

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News•by Staff•December 22, 2017

Phoenix Motorcars provides electric shuttle bus for Calif. airport contractor

This is in line with Parking Concepts’ sustainability goals of reducing the carbon footprint of its services while providing the best in class service for its customers.

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News•by Staff•December 21, 2017

LA Metro receives unsolicited proposal for accelerated delivery of BRT project

The agency’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation is now in the process of assembling a phase 1 review team to evaluate the concept on its financial and technical merit.

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News•by Staff•December 21, 2017

SacRT taps 'Voice of God' to enhance security

When passengers violate basic station rules like no smoking or drinking alcohol, agency security staff use the new remote P.A. system to communicate with the rulebreaker.

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News•by Staff•December 20, 2017

Sydney residents given headphones to reduce rail construction noise

Several residents and government officials have criticized the headphones, mainly because they are difficult to wear to bed, when construction work is the most disruptive.

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News•by Staff•December 20, 2017

Two train enthusiasts killed in Wash. Amtrak crash

Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite both worked in the transportation industry.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•December 19, 2017

[Photos] MARTA's $1.2 million mobile command vehicle

The vehicle is tasked with providing the MARTA Police and Emergency Management Department with enhanced communication during events that affect the transit agency's operation.

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2017

Luminator, Houck Transit partner to bring digital onboard advertising to transit agencies

By utilizing this partnership team transit system management and staff can focus on running a safe and effective public transit system while maximizing their advertising revenue and brand promotions

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News•by Staff•December 19, 2017

Virgin Hyperloop One names Branson chairman, closes $50M in financing

The company has also completed its third phase of testing achieving historic test speeds of approximately 240 miles per hour.

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