
The order from Grande West's exclusive U.S. distributor, Alliance Bus Group, makes the agency the first U.S. public transit system to add Vicinity buses.
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The agency is testing Proterra's 40-foot battery electric bus as part of exploration of additional cleaner transportation options for fleet.
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The agency decided to outsource its paratransit service in 2015, citing the need to save money, increase efficiency, and improve on-time performance rates.
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While setting a record for both number and dollar amount being sought in 23 different states, voters continued a trend by passing 70% of referendums in 2016. While not all are successful, having a leader to be a champion and intense community education and outreach programs are key.
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All-electric propulsion system has many benefits including zero tailpipe emissions, reduced noise inside and outside the bus, and low operational and maintenance costs.
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The contract also includes options for an upgrade path to support future updates, which could increase the value to $52 million if all options are exercised.
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Public transit leaders came together to discuss ballot measures across the country.The press conference was held at the APTA 2016 Annual Meeting held in Los Angeles.
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Of the respondents that said transportation is metro Atlanta's biggest problem, 44% said expanding public transit would be the best long term solution
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Every time a bus passes an advertiser’s location of choice, a 15-second audio spot plays through onboard speakers. To reinforce the audio message, a visual text message is displayed simultaneously on the same bus marquee that also provides passengers with route information.
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David M. Springstead will be responsible for MARTA’s Strategic Transit Asset Management Plan and State of Good Repair initiatives.
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