Q&A with Lextran GM Carrie Butler

METRO Magazine’s Managing Editor Alex Roman spoke to Butler about Lextran’s day-to-day challenges, its alternative-fuels program, and how the lack of federal funding could impact the agency and the community it serves.

Tech Trends: Mobility Conference Products

A look at some at some of the products and services on the show floor at this year's APTA Mobility Conference in Louisville.

Q&A with Houston Metro chief Lambert

As president/CEO of the agency, Lambert sees himself as a "leader, a facilitator, a mentor, a guide, and a performance monitor."

Quantum wheelchair securement station

Q'Straint's Quantum, the transportation industry’s first fully-automatic, rear-facing wheelchair securement station, allows passengers to board a bus or railcar, quickly position their chairs, and simply push a button to secure themselves in a stable and safe rear-facing position without driver assistance — all in under 25 seconds.

Driverless pod vehicles debut in Welsh capital

A computer-controlled, driverless vehicle that blends science fiction and fact has begun a one-year demonstration project in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.

<font color=red>Web Extra:</font> COTA holds job fair for new paratransit facility

The facility is scheduled for completion in November 2010.

Oregon’s JCT Expanding WAVE Wireless Depot Charging Program

In addition to installing WAVE's wireless charging system, Ideanomics Energy will manage all construction related to deploying the depot charging systems.

Biz Briefs: London Underground, PRT Mobile Ticketing, and More

Get the latest from London Underground, Nevomo, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, and Luminator Technology Group.

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