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[Video] Alstom: Attractis optimized turnkey tramway solution

[Video] Alstom: Attractis optimized turnkey tramway solution

Attractis is a turnkey solution that has all the benefits of a full tramway system with optimized costs and lead times. It provides a long-term, clean, comfortable and safe answer to cities’ growing mobility needs with an easily extendable capacity of up to 14,000 passengers per hour per direction using the same infrastructure. Attractis operates Citadis, Alstom's tram reference for modern urban solutions, at the core of multiple city renewal projects.

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Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station

Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station

Q'Straint’s Quantum automatic rear-facing wheelchair securement station is designed to international standards, built with transportation industry-standard technologies and is ideal for both new fleet or retrofit applications, according to the company. Beyond safety and durability, the Quantum was also designed with aesthetics in mind: the Quantum's appearance is unimposing and approachable, making it a thoughtful addition to any modern bus.

[Video] Houston Metro Purple Line Launch

[Video] Houston Metro Purple Line Launch

On May 23, 2015, Houston METRO joined the list of cities with top-notch transit systems with the opening of the Purple Line. Concurrent with the Purple Line, Houston METRO also opened the 3.3-mile Green Line. Combined with the Red Line extension that opened in December 2013, the three new lines will triple Houston's light-rail’s footprint.

Passenger Access Ramp

Passenger Access Ramp

Ricon's unique, passenger-access ramp for transit buses, the Ricon FoldOver Ramp, features an nnovative design, which automatically levels the ramp platform regardless of bus stop conditions.

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Transit Bus Roadeos Return for First Time Since COVID

Here’s a look at the Bus Roadeos held in North Carolina by the Charlotte Area Transit System and Florida by Palm Tran.

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Palm Tran judge measuring distance from curb.

Transit Bus Roadeos Return for First Time Since COVID

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