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Onspot Chains allow the operator to engage and disengage tire chains at the flip of a dashboard switch for increased traction on snow and ice in forward or reverse.
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Derrick Huggins, interim CEO and executive director at The COMET, died unexpectedly on Oct. 7.
Read More →Why do we allow ourselves to be distracted? Most often it's because we're impatient and lose focus on the road conditions around us. However, when we drive regularly (and some of us do it for a living), we also develop a trait called "muscle memory." Or in other words, our minds are simply driving on "auto pilot" and not actively concentrating on driving. The result is boredom.
Read More →FTA Administrator Rogoff gets an up-close look at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s infrastructure issues.
Read More →From backup fuel plans to creative relocation strategies and consultant-led coordination, transit agencies are rethinking disaster response with a fleet-first mindset — because when every second counts, preparedness saves lives.
Read More →New additions in 2014 included the introduction of several rideshare programs, such as Uber, as well as the car share-taxi hybrid Flywheel and Bridj — an Uber-like commuter bus service.
Read More →From the 'Bus Barn' this month arises two very important concerns regarding the use of bus simulator supplemental training: performance management and speed control. During the past year, I had the pleasure of visiting and conducting several train the trainer sessions at transit agencies in North America and Canada. I was pleased to see the passion among the trainers, as this is a necessary ingredient.
Read More →Numbers for 2014 soared to 10.29M passenger trips, with seven individual months hitting highs that had never been seen before.
Read More →By using groundbreaking zero-emission battery-electric bus technology and wireless inductive charging technology, AVTA's innovative bus conversion helped pioneer a new vision for what a 21st century transit agency can accomplish.
Read More →Watch here to learn more about the ABC Companies diesel to electric repower program. This unique program lowers the barriers to electrifying your fleet while bringing new life and revenue opportunities to your existing vehicles.
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