King County Metro Adding 20 More 60-Foot Electric New Flyers
The agency's long-term commitment, first announced January 2020, is to achieve a 100% zero-emissions fleet powered by renewable energy no later than 2040.
The agency's long-term commitment, first announced January 2020, is to achieve a 100% zero-emissions fleet powered by renewable energy no later than 2040.
She has been involved in the development of mobility solutions for over 30 years and has a wealth of experience in the transport industry, having worked for architecture and engineering firms, such as HDR, HNTB, and Parsons Brinckerhoff.
The agency estimates it will save about $20,000 a year in diesel fuel costs with each electric bus.
The new requirement, which implements President Joe Biden’s Executive Order 13998, applies to all travelers on U.S. public transportation systems, including rail, van, bus, and motorcoach services.
The draft outlines steps for developing an Inclusive Economic Recovery Strategy for the six-county region, based on long-range planning for transportation and infrastructure.
Deborah Prato will bring over 30 years of public sector experience to the role, including 10 years of executive team experience in public transportation.
The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.
A new study on the intercity bus industry includes a stern warning: that a major carrier (or perhaps some combination of smaller carriers), could dramatically downsize service, or even shut down entirely this coming year if demand doesn’t rebound more rapidly than now anticipated.
This new cash-free, contactless, and COVID-safe mobile ticketing app offers an upgrade to current ticketing options by enabling Outrider passengers to purchase and display tickets directly on their smartphones.
As previously announced, the headquarters of Alstom of the Americas will be based in Montréal, Québec.
The benefits would be a result of increased investments in infrastructure to promote walking and bicycling across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
Andrew Liu has more than 20 years of experience working on transit-related projects, including highways, bridges, and airports.
A new business unit within the Volvo Group will take a life-cycle approach to batteries, electric vehicles, and other aspects of transportation electrification.
While the much-needed initial rounds of emergency funding through the CARES Act and CRRSAA provided transit agencies across the nation with relief, transit funding needs continue to grow due to ongoing losses of ridership, fare revenue, and state and local tax revenue.
The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors.
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