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Trackless Rapid Transit: Hype or Viable Option?
Steve Goodreau of WSP explores the technology’s promise, limitations and where it may fit in the evolving transit landscape.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHSteve Goodreau of WSP explores the technology’s promise, limitations and where it may fit in the evolving transit landscape.
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The Catalyst’s range demonstration marks a significant step toward Proterra’s goal of providing a high-performance bus that can serve any typical transit route in the U.S.
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Whether you are a private operator with hundreds of vehicles, a community paratransit provider or a local church group, chances are you will purchase your bus from a dealer.
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VIA's expanded 4G LTE service, provided in partnership with Verizon and Cradlepoint, is an enhancement over the previous 3G wireless service available on express routes, the Primo route, and 11 transit centers. Now the improved and expanded service is available on all bus routes and VIA properties, and it will also be available on VIAtrans paratransit vans by November 1.
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The four Solaris Urbino 12 buses charge wirelessly and contactless. At the end stops, Bombardier's inductive Primove technology enables the buses to recharge in just a few minutes.
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OCTA launched the “Every Drop Counts, Join Us in Saving Water” campaign and trans-formed two of its buses into moving water-conservation billboards.
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The 6.6-mile Expo Line will improve transportation mobility along the corridor, provide an alternative to the heavily-congested I-10 freeway and east-west arterials, and increase the capacity of the transportation system in Los Angeles County.
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Will use HaCon’s timetable information system, HAFAS, which works as a door-to-door information system with real-time data that helps passengers get the most up-to-date information on delays, connection status, service alerts or cancellations.
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The program will provide private sector operators and innovators with an opportunity to support SUMC's work, which focuses on bringing together a wide range of interests — including government, industry, non-governmental organizations and academics — to help guide the development of the shared mobility industry.
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The liquid propane conversion marks the first significant step VCU Parking and Transportation has taken in efforts to operate a more sustainable fleet. It puts the university one step closer to its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 30% below business-as-usual emissions by 2025.
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Beyond valuing the environmental benefits, OSU likes the lower costs associated with CNG and the riding comfort of the MCI D4500 coach.
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