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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2018

Pittsburgh, Las Vegas show unprecedented usage of transit interactive kiosks

CHK America's Connectpoint® Interactive Kiosks can access real-time arrival information and plan their trip within the transit system while also being able to incorporate first and last mile choices  personal car use, bicycle, or walking.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2018

As Tech Matures, Transit Agency Usage of Electric Buses Evolves

With many early pioneers now moving to larger implementation, advances are making it more possible for the vehicles to be used in a variety of service applications, although how to install the infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations is a task that needs to mastered.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Ann Arbor Transit millage renewal to hit August ballot

By renewing and restoring the same tax rate of 0.7 mills that voters first approved in 2014, the board's resolution states, the AAATA would be able to maintain the expanded levels of public transit and paratransit services that have been introduced in recent years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2018

COTA taps new President/CEO

Joanna Pinkerton was recommended by the COTA CEO Selection Committee and then unanimously approved by the full Board of Trustees. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2018

Sacramento RT unveils 'Rolling Art' light railcars

The artists were selected from a juried registry based on their individual bodies of work that would suit the scale of light rail trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2018

Texas cities pilot low-income, ride subsidy program

This pilot programk, which launches April 2, will help provide low-income families and individuals with mobility solutions within Collin County. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 12, 2018

COTA, City of Columbus open new CNG fueling station

The station, built as a partnership between the two entities, is used to fuel City of Columbus vehicles. It is also open to the public and companies with CNG fleets.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2018

Testing of first autonomous shuttle on public roads in Calif. begins

CCTA is leading a pilot demonstration project testing electric, low-speed, multi-passenger autonomous vehicles manufactured by Easymile.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2018

Ohio's TARTA cutting bus service due to driver shortage, OT

The new service plan eliminates a bank of “lineup” buses leaving downtown Toledo at 11 a.m. on weekdays, curtails service hours on suburban Call-a-Ride buses, and reduces or eliminates weekend and holiday service on selected routes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Tulsa Transit launches operational analysis of bus system

Study will determine the best way to deploy, and possibly reorganize, routes to serve existing and future transit customers.

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