ADA and Buy America compliant and Altoona tested, MCI’s next-generation Commuter Coach has a patented low-entry vestibule featuring an automated retractable ramp.
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ADA and Buy America compliant and Altoona tested, MCI’s next-generation Commuter Coach has a patented low-entry vestibule featuring an automated retractable ramp.
MCI
Valley Metro to add 50 MCI commuter models
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) announced a five-year contract for up to 50 MCI D45 CRT LE and D45 CRT Commuter Rapid Transit coaches from Valley Metro.
The contract begins with an initial order for four MCI D45 CRT LE coaches, scheduled for delivery in summer 2020. The procurement is part of Valley Metro’s strategic plan to improve the level of service and passenger comfort on its commuter express highway routes connecting Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding communities.
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ADA and Buy America compliant and Altoona tested, MCI’s next-generation Commuter Coach has a patented low-entry vestibule featuring an automated retractable ramp that delivers significantly shorter dwell times and a more efficient boarding process for all passengers.
The new ElDorado app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, and once installed does not require a Wi-Fi signal to access a range of information.
ElDorado
ElDorado launches new servicing app
ElDorado designed an app for technicians, as well as end users, to offer convenient, at-your-fingertips customer service. Designed by ElDorado’s quality engineer, the app gives technicians easy access to wiring schematics, pin layouts, chassis tie-in locations, how-to-videos, links to parts and warranty, and the ability to call or FaceTime an ElDorado technician.
The app is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, and once installed does not require a Wi-Fi signal to access a range of information, including training manuals that provide essential information necessary to test and repair a REV Salina bus.
Byk-Rak National Sales Representative, is joined by Michael White, transit consultant with White & Associates, as they show off one of the new racks on a Westchester County transit bus. The county retrofitted 247 buses with the Byk-Rak product.
Byk-Rak
Byk-Rak retrofitting Westchester County buses with 2 position bike racks
Byk-Rak is retrofitting 247 Westchester County, N.Y., buses with its two-position bike racks so riders can easily stow their bikes while riding the bus to the next destination where they might continue their multimodal journey on two wheels instead of four. The racks accommodate standard-tire bicycles, from adult-sized bikes down to smaller bikes, such as a children’s size with 16-inch wheels.
Westchester County chose racks with lift-assist technology, which has special springs that allow the bicyclist passenger to pull the rack down more easily and slowly, which aids in accessibility. The transit agency also opted for deployment sensors on their racks for additional safety. With this technology, the driver is alerted when the rack is down and not stowed.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County on February 2.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
While their comprehensive analysis of bus stops focused on Massachusetts, the researchers are excited about the generalizability of the findings and application to other locations.
CEO Nat Ford’s address offered a look at highlights from 2025, with a focus on the future and the innovative ways the JTA is shaping mobility in Northeast Florida.
