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All 57 of the new buses will meet or exceed the latest environmental standards by incorporating technologies to reduce exhaust emissions.
Read More →The first "Friendly Bus" is expected to arrive in Toronto in early 2009, with regular deliveries to follow until the end of 2010 when the order of 110 buses will be fulfilled.
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First Transit, the university’s shuttle bus contractor, purchased the standard diesel buses — 40- and 60-foot Van Hools — while the university purchased the hybrid bus, which was manufactured by Gillig Corp.
Read More →OSU plans to replace its 20 diesel-powered buses with CNG buses over the next five years and expects the first eight to be in operation by the fall of 2009. The transit buses are those used on campus and within the Stillwater community.
Read More →Because of its high-density operation, the university opted for a seating package that allows large numbers of “standing” passengers.
Read More →Board approved funding for solar tracking skylights and new energy efficient lighting at several bus garages, rail stations and facilities. Projects are expected to provide energy savings amounting to approximately $700,000 annually.
Read More →Kraft to provide heated air in bus shelters. Unemployment may slow BART ridership growth. NYC Transit giving late notes to riders.
Read More →The 22 buses now operating have been phased into service since mid-October and the rest will arrive by summer 2009.
Read More →RoadRunner system will enable transit officials to monitor video both inside and outside paratransit and fixed-route buses and view the speeds and routes of vehicles on an interactive map.
Read More →An important area of research will be the design of access and interiors for buses.
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