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Q&A with Lane Transit District GM Aurora Jackson

Jackson speaks about the success of LTD’s BRT system and the changing face of the public transit industry as it increasingly looks to a “complete trips” mobility model.

Creative Bus, Forest River Team to Help Fill Mid-Size Bus Shortage

Creative Bus Sales has hundreds of Federal Transit Administration-compliant Ford E-Transit vans customized by Forest River in inventory right now and will reach 1,000 by year-end, providing an immediate, green solution to this significant problem.

How a rural Colorado town helped boost mobility options for its citizens

Aging plains residents were struggling with remaining in their communities due to transportation challenges into Colorado Springs.

MARTA appoints second-in-command for bus, rail operations

Santiago Osorio will serve as deputy chief, bus operations, while George Wright was promoted to deputy chief, rail operations.

Propane Autogas Makes the Case for Clean, Cost-Effective Fleet Operations

Fleet operators looking for reliable, low-emission, and budget-friendly fuel solutions got a deep dive into propane autogas during METRO Magazine’s recent webinar, “Driving Efficiency: Unlocking the Power of Propane Autogas for Your Fleet,” presented by PERC.

Denver's RTD sees customer, community survey improvements

In August, customers were asked to complete the intercept survey and provide their feedback while riding RTD’s buses and trains, and the results were shared during the RTD board’s Performance Committee meeting.

Houston METRO hosts forum to discuss $7.5B in travel improvements

Executing the transformative travel plan with more than 40 projects will require the skills of a broad range of industry experts.

APTA honors 2015 Bus Safety & Security Excellence winners

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority; Jacksonville Transportation Authority and Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority were among the agencies recognized during the Bus & Paratransit Conference held in Fort Worth, Texas.