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 beginning of the final BRT segment advances construction across all five segments, reflecting steady progress toward shorter travel times, improved accessibility, and a more dependable connection to jobs, businesses, and community destinations.
The visit is part of the SF Fed's ongoing engagement with major employers and industries across Southern California and, more broadly, the western U.S. to better understand regional economic conditions and business outlooks.
Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.
In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.
Under this extension, Keolis will continue to manage and operate fixed-route bus service across the East Valley, serving communities including Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, the town of Gilbert, parts of Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community.
The new network reflects extensive input from riders and the community through Reimagine DART on what matters most in public transit — and those priorities are reflected in the changes ahead.
While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.
