Williams, who delivered comments on behalf of COMTO, discussed the difficulty for DBEs to compete and attain contracts as a DBE and that if it wasn’t for the federal and local equity programs, DBEs would not be able to compete or obtain contracts.
The Toronto and Region Chapter marks the beginning of COMTO’s Canadian presence, welcoming members from across Canada and spanning the entire transportation industry.
APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released a statement praising the move.
Valley Metro previously ordered 11 light rail trains from Siemens Mobility in 2017.
As part of the agreement, ABC Bus will purchase 100 GreenPower vehicles over the next 36 months.
The agency aims to replace existing fare gates systemwide to improve customer experience, take advantage of new technology, and to reduce fare evasion.
Johnson stated she understands the financial challenges facing RTD and is prepared to stand in solidarity with employees in taking similar pay reductions and furlough days.
The Eco-Counter Urban MULTI counts pedestrians and cyclists separately with a single counter.
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority and Brockton Area Transit Authority implement BusPlus, a cashless option for riders provided by Bytemark.
The service will span approximately 12-square-miles across Westborough, improving public transit and enabling easier connections to MBTA commuter rail stations.
The program builds pathways to employment, enhances diversity and inclusion efforts, and provides opportunities for upskilling as electrification of mobility continues.
Moving Beyond Sustainability outlines a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the next decade to make Metro facilities greener, reduce air pollution and trash from construction and reduce smog and greenhouse gases across L.A. County.
Walter "Lenny" Cooksey Jr. brings with him 25 years of management experience in public and private transportation, financial services, marketing, and emergency management.
The agency will restore service on a group of routes and improve frequencies on others to just under 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
She also discusses transit's role in communities around the nation, the RTC’s ongoing work with the ADA community, and more.