The company has provided executive leadership of all aspects of transit management and direction for the Lextran system since 2003, under the oversight of the board of directors.
The board of directors of the Transit Authority of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (Lextran) awarded Transdev a one-year contract extension.
Transdev has provided executive leadership of all aspects of transit management and direction for the Lextran system since 2003, under the oversight of the board of directors. The service encompasses fixed-route bus and paratransit services for nearly five million passengers annually. The Lextran system serves greater Lexington with 65 fixed-route vehicles and 186 employees, providing 24 bus routes, in 67 square miles with 980 bus stops.
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“We are dedicated to supporting our client in making the transit system more accessible, attractive and convenient to riders by constantly seeking ways to enhance the passenger experience. While safety remains at the forefront of our efforts, we are also strengthening our commitment to the environment and the community,” said Transdev GM Carrie Butler.
Lextran intends to diversify its energy resources in the coming years by increasing use of CNG vehicles and adding electric buses to its fleet for quieter, smoother rides and cleaner air. They received an FTA LoNo grant (Low or No emission vehicle deployment program) in February 2015 for the purchase of five Proterra battery-electric vehicles and two charging stations.
Lextran also offers local employers the ability to purchase transit passes in bulk to help lessen the number of cars on the road and to help to reduce environmental impact.
In July, Lextran launched the BluPass program with University of Kentucky (UK), which allows students, faculty and staff to ride Lextran services by simply showing their university ID cards. The program is funded by parking and transportation fees and allows participants access to all parts of the city on and off campus using any of the Lextran routes. The new program provides UK students, faculty and staff new options for mobility both around campus and across the service area.
ABQ RIDE Forward is the first transit system overhaul in more than 25 years. This latest phase marks 15% completion of the 16-phase rollout, which will continue over the next several years.
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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.
Through the strategic partnership, MOIA America will provide MOIA’s turnkey autonomous mobility solution. This includes purpose-built, autonomous-ready ID. Buzz vehicles equipped with the self-driving system developed by Mobileye, as well as operator training and enablement.
LexRide connects key destinations, including Downtown Lexington, the Distillery District, and the Warehouse Block/National Avenue area, making it easier to explore without worrying about parking, traffic, or multiple rideshare trips.
Sustainability Partners’ Arnold Albiar discusses how a service-based approach is helping airports and public agencies deploy and manage electric fleets more efficiently.
The expanded service builds on Pace’s growing On Demand network and is intended to improve access to destinations such as medical appointments, schools, shopping, employment centers and connections to the regional transit system.
An important part of the authority’s NextGen Bus Network, MARTA Reach will bring transit service directly to the rider’s location and offer a seamless link to the broader rail and bus system.
