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As public transit continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., advances in propulsion, software, ITS, fare collection and other areas will have a direct effect on ridership in the next decade.
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The new bus comes without fareboxes, because passengers will be paying before they board and entering through either door to help speed service on the agency's new “arterial” rapid transit bus line.
Read More →Agencies are working to implement new and more time-efficient ways to boost the job market, all while maintaining adequate service levels, a balanced budget, and additional funding avenues.
Read More →Transit agency executives tell us what they would be doing If they didn’t have a career in transit.
Read More →Under the agreement, Bombardier will maintain a fleet of light rail vehicles as well as wayside track and overhead catenary system assets for the new LRT line scheduled to be completed in 2023.
Read More →The proposed plan will now be resubmitted to the MTA Capital Program Review Board in Albany, signaling a major step forward for what MTA officials are calling the agency's most rigorously developed capital program.
Read More →In addition to providing equipment maintenance, Bombardier will also deliver its Automated Vehicle Inspection System and its Bombardier Orbiflo advanced condition monitoring system to automatically inspect the vehicles and provide predictive maintenance capabilities.
Read More →When a transit agency offers fare capping and allows customers to pay as they go with their own contactless card or smart device — also called open loop payments — the benefits can multiply.
Read More →Transit agencies across the U.S. commemorated Transit Equity Day with zero fares and a renewed focus on access and equity.
Read More →One of the important lessons for employers from the #MeToo movement is that their employees expect them to do more than they have in the past to prevent workplace harassment.
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