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Ed Begley, Jr., actor and activist, discussed sustainability as well as several actions that transit authorities can take to make their operations more eco-friendly and popular.
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Sees an estimated savings of $5,000 to $6,000 a year in maintenance costs alone on the 15 bi-fuel shuttles, and has reduced its fuel spent by 50% compared with gasoline.
Read More →Built in accordance to state requirements for energy efficient, eco-friendly design, the Grand Avenue Bus Depot and Maintenance Facility in Queens, N.Y., includes a bus washing system, four paint-spray booths and storage space for 200 buses.
Read More →Previous EXPO themes of security took a back seat to issues such as fuel prices and global warming. Major evidence of this shift was the dominant presence of hybrid vehicles on the show floor, as well as other eco-friendly product offerings. Off the show floor, session topics focused on dealing with rising operational costs, federal reauthorization, public-private partnerships, customer service and sustainability.
Read More →The inaugural purchase marks a major transition for the agency as they replace old diesel-hybrid buses with new, eco-friendly, and cost-effective GILLIG buses.
Read More →Over the next 18 months, Peterson Hydraulics will install the MOD30 lifts in the maintenance garage and the parallelogram lift in the wash bay. The MOD30s will replace the facility’s original lifts from 1974.
Read More →If you're looking for a budget-friendly transportation option that allows you to enjoy the warm spring weather, bicycling is a terrific option for the planet and for your health.
Read More →In addition, with the recent introduction of Genfare Link, the company now offers a comprehensive, fully integrated digital solutions suite to help transit operators more efficiently manage, measure and maintain fare revenue collection.
Read More →The rehabilitated building, now with a number of passenger amenities and eco-friendly features, including 60% savings in annual energy consumption, is the first LEED certification for a passenger station building in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
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