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Autonomous vehicle technology has advanced dramatically and will likely reach mass markets in 2027. We examine how the technology is developed and what it means for public transportation systems and driverless buses.
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In METRO's latest installment, we also take a look at recent news from Masabi, Troman Industries, ioki, CCW, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.
Read More →We asked top transit officials from around the nation what was the last tech they implemented and what was its impact.
Read More →Transit systems and their technology partners are working together to adjust operations, provide passengers with up-to-date information, and ensure a safe transit environment.
Read More →Today, the maturation of alternative fuels has made it easier for transit agencies to implement programs than it was for early adopters in the 1990s. Even still, there are many lessons to learn from the early pioneers, including being aware of possible infrastructure and training investments.
Read More →Transactional data specifications can be used to help dial-a-ride and ADA paratransit services seamlessly connect systems in order to make requesting a trip easier.
Read More →Steve Goodreau of WSP explores the technology’s promise, limitations and where it may fit in the evolving transit landscape.
Read More →APTA statistics for 2014 show that 16.9% of public transit buses were hybrid-electric. Coming in a close second, public transit systems report that 16.7% of U.S. transit buses used compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and blends. Biodiesel is used by 7.4% of public transit buses. Other alternative fuels, such as propane and hydrogen, account for 0.3%.
Read More →Thanks to the agreement, a tap of the Uber app will help remove the employment barrier of getting to job interviews for blind and visually impaired BIT candidates in Colorado.
Read More →COO Jake Sion discusses Transit’s growth, the success of its Transit Royale program, and how technology is helping agencies improve the rider experience.
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