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NewsMarch 8, 2021

City of Inglewood, Calif., Issues RFI for Transit Connector Project

The project will consist of a 1.6-mile-long fixed-guideway rail system providing direct connections between L.A. Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX Line and the city’s major housing and employment centers.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2021

ARBOC Introduces Battery-Electric, Low-Floor Bus

Available in 30-foot and 35-foot models, the Equess CHARGE builds on ARBOC’s Equess transit bus platform and New Flyer’s EV technology.

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NewsFebruary 8, 2021

New York MTA Names First Chief Accessibility Officer

Quemuel Arroyo will support the development of more ADA accessible stations, in addition to the deployment of new technology solutions.

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NewsJanuary 15, 2021

U.S. DOT Releases Draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation

The agency also released an RFI regarding the launch of an Inclusive Design Reference Hub to establish a library of resources for accessibility in automation.

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NewsDecember 16, 2020

FTA Announces $6M in Grant Awards to Improve Transit Access

The funding, provided through FTA's Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, will help support nine planning projects in seven states.

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NewsDecember 11, 2020

Fenton Acquires Main Mobility

The acquisition of Main Mobility further increases Fenton’s shares in the specialized mobility market and solidifies FENTON’s position as one of the leading Mobility Dealers in New York State.

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NewsDecember 10, 2020

Stantec-Designed NYC Transit Improvements Open for Public Use

The East Side Access project, which extends the LIRR from Queens to Grand Central, is scheduled for completion in 2022 and is expected to bring up to 160,000 additional commuters to this bustling transit area each day.

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NewsDecember 4, 2020

New Orleans RTA Unveils ADA Streetcars

The three new streetcars are equipped with wheelchair lifts at the front and rear of each car. The agency also modified 12 of its streetcar line stops to be ADA compliant.

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NewsNovember 30, 2020

S.C.’s The COMET Releases Progress Report

The document details the agency’s progress in four key areas: fiscal responsibility and operational accountability, ridership, safety and security, and creative partnerships.

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NewsNovember 20, 2020

Houston METRO Selects LAN for Universal Accessibility Initiative

The firm will provide architecture/engineering services for optimizing METRO’s bus routes and upgrading its vast network of bus stops and associated infrastructure.

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