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NewsJune 4, 2021

Q'STRAINT, BraunAbility Team to Accelerate Innovation in Wheelchair Accessibility

One significant opportunity of the venture will be greater integration of the design process, which will set the stage for systems-based solutions.

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NewsMay 3, 2021

Keolis Group Announces New Executive Appointments

Clément Michel is the group's new senior executive VP of human resources and transformation, while Annelise Avril will assume the role of senior executive VP of marketing, innovation, and new mobilities.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power

The acquisition will help support Alstom’s innovation in hydrogen technology for the railway sector, in addition to the implementation of its Alstom in Motion strategic plan.

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NewsMarch 31, 2021

Cincinnati Metro Names New Director, Transit Development and Innovation

Steve Anderson is responsible for the development of “Reinventing Metro,” including planning and scheduling, as well as bus stop infrastructure.

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Safety Cornerby James GoochMarch 16, 2021

How Fare Payment Innovations are Helping Bring Riders Back to Transit

Alongside discussions around safety measures, such as limiting or staggering ridership to better enable physical distancing, mandatory mask wearing, and the introduction of rules and changes enabling safe increases in system capacity, agencies have been accelerating operational changes that were already being examined pre-pandemic.

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NewsMarch 15, 2021

New Flyer Unveils Battery-Electric Xcelsior CHARGE NG

To provide workforce development on Xcelsior CHARGE NG™ technologies, New Flyer will host a no cost virtual training session on May 26, through the Vehicle Innovation Center

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NewsMarch 11, 2021

First Transit Expanding Innovation Leadership Team

Tina Morch-Pierre and Derek Fretheim have joined the organization as senior directors of innovation, supporting strategic innovation initiatives of MaaS and emerging transit technologies.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2021

Transdev, Santa Clara VTA Partner for ADA Eligibility Program

In addition to supporting its various clients with safe, sustainable, and innovation mobility solutions, Transdev is leveraging its extensive experience with paratransit and the related ADA eligibility process through its Mobility Options business line.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2021

RTC Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

Earlier this year, the RTC received a $160,000 grant from the FTA as part of the “Innovations in Transit Public Safety” program to support efforts in combatting human trafficking.

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NewsNovember 30, 2020

6 Projects in 6 States Land FTA Grants to Advance Transit Infrastructure Innovation, Safety

The primary goal of the Real-Time Asset Management Program is to enhance asset management of infrastructure and safety by deploying innovative technologies that can provide real-time condition assessment of transit capital and facilities.

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