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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 29, 2024

UW-Madison, Urban Solar Partner to Simplify Using Transit

The project was selected as METRO’s Innovative Solutions Award Winner for Sustainability.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 22, 2024

Denver RTD, Masabi, and Transit Program Simplifies Multimodal Trips

RTD’s partnership with Transit and Masabi earned it a METRO Innovative Solutions Award for Customer Experience.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 15, 2024

California, Ohio Agencies Team with TRC to Bring Increased Efficiency, Expanded Mobility

After finding significant success, CTS, FAST, and their supplier partner TRC have earned one of METRO’s Innovative Solutions Awards for Mobility.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 25, 2024

METRO Launches 2024 Innovative Solutions Awards

Applications can be submitted either by the operation or the solutions provider and is open to bus operations, ranging from public transit to motorcoach and paratransit to shuttle services. It is also open to passenger rail operators and their supplier partners.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 18, 2023

California’s SMRT Partners with Heliox Energy to Think Outside the Box

Through the partnership, the agency was able to launch its first two electric buses without a major infrastructure buildout, amplifying the city's commitment to sustainability and earning the team a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award.

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Articlesby Alex RomanSeptember 11, 2023

California’s FAX, Vontas Bring CAD/AVL System to the Next Level

In 2022, the City of Fresno Transportation Department/Fresno Area Express had a 20-year-old CAD/AVL system with outdated, unsupported software. Here's how they partnered with Vontas to earn a 2023 Innovative Solutions Award.

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Newsby Alex RomanSeptember 7, 2023

METRO's 2023 Innovative Solutions Award Winners Revealed

Now in its ninth year, the Innovative Solutions Awards honors bus operations and their supplier partners for successful partnerships that positively impacted them. This year's crop also expanded to include passenger rail operations and their supplier partners who have done the same.

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Newsby Alex RomanJune 16, 2023

Deadline Extended: Apply Now for METRO's 2023 Innovative Solution Awards

Submissions are now being accepted for this year from any type of passenger bus or rail operation and their supplier partner, with the winners set to be featured in METRO's September/October issue.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2022

LA Metro, Rosco Pilot Improves Operator Safety

The project is one of the winners of 2022's Innovative Solutions Awards in the category of Safety.

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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 10, 2022

PCACS, RideCo Improve Mobility for Paratransit Users

The Indiana project, which increased mobility for paratransit users in the Indiana area, was one of the winner's of METRO's 2022 Innovative Solutions Awards.

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