King County Metro launches first-ever recruitment for full-time transit operators
Since the 1970s, labor agreements required new transit operators start as part-time drivers and then seek promotion to full-time work.
Since the 1970s, labor agreements required new transit operators start as part-time drivers and then seek promotion to full-time work.
The new model features an ergonomically designed spiral entryway, curb-level ramp, and second door that opens into a low-entry vestibule.
The bus initially incorporates the standard 444 kWh battery capacity and supports charging interoperability via industry standards.
A number of large, metropolitan areas have recently awarded rail rolling stock procurements to a Chinese state-owned enterprise.
Twenty British-built zero-emission hydrogen buses, from Wrightbus in Northern Ireland, will arrive next year.
Will combine battery and charging systems with turnkey approach to infrastructure installation, energy optimization, and innovative financing models
Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.
The $2.9 million program will reduce or eliminate unnecessary stops at signalized intersections starting in 2020.
Publisher James Blue discusses the changing face of mobility.
The technology will be tested at Robotic Research facilities in late 2019, with closed course operation anticipated for 2020.
Projects eligible for this funding opportunity include those that would replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.
Tech provides optimal acceleration, braking and cruising speeds, providing more regular and evenly spaced service, and faster trips.
The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state.
The services contract is also linked to two recently awarded contracts for a mobile app and its operations, as well as infrastructure upgrade.
When the CPI increases over the prior two years, the agency is required to increase transit fares by a minimum of 10 cents.
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