U. of Wis. – Madison bus eases faculty commutes

A 2010 survey conducted by the university’s Transportation Services department showed that 20% of UW–Madison employees live between 11 and 25 miles from campus, and 9% live 26 or more miles away.

U. of Maryland cuts 3 local shuttle routes

The university’s Department of Transportation Services will put the $60,000 it cost to run the three routes annually toward the more popular Shady Grove route. Some passengers on the eliminated routes said there was no discussion of the cuts with them, and are upset.

Campus Transit's Mixed Bag of Challenges

What makes a university transit system unique? What are the important issues faced on a daily basis? METRO discussed these and other worthy topics with a panel of college transportation professionals.

Ridecell announces acquisition of Auro

Also announced the public availability of its autonomous operations platform, which has successfully been used in autonomous pilot programs.

Leadership Gap Threatens Future of Transit Industry

With ridership surging, transit systems are poised to expand their influence in the larger transportation scheme. However, demographics suggest that many top executives will be retiring in the next 10 years. Will their replacements be ready for the challenge?

Intercity Bus Industry Outlook: A Mix of Apprehension & Optimism

Industry leaders see both promise and peril ahead as intercity bus travel rebounds, but unpredictable market forces threaten to reshape the sector.

The Evolving Role of Program Management in Transit Delivery

Brian Buchanan, HDR’s transit program management lead, discusses how agencies can strengthen governance, anticipate risk and deliver large-scale projects more effectively.

RTC of Southern Nevada celebrates 25 years

To mark the occasion, RTC staff spent the day traveling to various locations throughout the transit system in branded community outreach vehicles to thank customers for riding.

Setra of North America Inc.