Metro Magazine

Paratransit

TriMet selects new safety and security chief

Harry Saporta has worked on most major transit projects around the world. Most recently, he worked in Abu Dhabi as lead of the Surface Transport Safety and Security Project for all modes of surface transportation for the Emirate’s Department of Transport.

Fleet Management Solution

Fleet Management Solution

The vMax Commander software helps transportation authorities lower the administration requirements of managing the onboard video and telematics data from their fleet, and increases operational efficiency by giving fleet managers the ability to acquire critical data quickly and easily.

Wheelchair Lifts

Wheelchair Lifts

Next-generation Ricon Corp. S-Series and K-Series wheelchair lifts offer the security of the Ricon Safety Zone and advanced engineering that delivers reliable, low-maintenance performance for all transportation vehicles.

Union: TTC cell phone crackdown unreasonable

Toronto Transit Commission management is firing operators for using their cell phones even when they aren’t driving, claims the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 president. Agency officials say they are just notifying employees about cell phone usage rules.

WTS honors Valley Metro Executive Director

Dave Boggs was named the 2010 Womens’ Transportation Seminar Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter Member of the Year at the annual awards and scholarship ceremony. For more than nine years, Boggs has supported the chapter and participated in the mentorship program.

Rio turns to the sky for transit options

Photo courtesy SEASDH (Secretaria de Assistencia Social e Direi) via Flickr.

A new six-station gondola line set to debut this month, will feature 152 gondolas and carry 30,000 people a day along a 2.1-mile route — transforming an hour-and-a-half trip to a nearby commuter rail station into a 16-minute sky ride.

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