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NewsSeptember 30, 2020

Denver RTD Finalizes Contract with New GM/CEO Johnson

Johnson stated she understands the financial challenges facing RTD and is prepared to stand in solidarity with employees in taking similar pay reductions and furlough days.

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NewsAugust 26, 2020

Denver RTD Names New GM/CEO

Long Beach Transit Deputy CEO Debra Johnson becomes the first female to lead the agency in its half-century history.

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NewsAugust 7, 2020

CCW Reaches Milestone on Long Beach Transit Refurb Project

The project includes a cosmetic rehabilitation and engine replacement.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2020

Calif.'s Long Beach Transit adding 14 more BYD battery-electric buses

The agency purchased its first BYD buses in 2015.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2019

CCW to conduct mid-life rehab work on Long Beach Transit buses

Will rehab 72 Gillig buses for Long Beach Transit, the second-largest public transit agency in Los Angeles County.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMarch 20, 2018

As Tech Matures, Transit Agency Usage of Electric Buses Evolves

With many early pioneers now moving to larger implementation, advances are making it more possible for the vehicles to be used in a variety of service applications, although how to install the infrastructure necessary for large-scale operations is a task that needs to mastered.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2018

Los Angeles Charter Bus Co. announces expansion into 3 cities

Using advanced API technology to access available buses all over the Los Angeles area, the company has effectively streamlined the booking, tracking, and fleet-management process and has completed thousands of in-state and out-of-state trips.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2017

Public Transit GM Q&A: How are you solving the first/last mile issue?

Agency heads from Baltimore; Long Beach, Calif.; Tampa, Fla.; Austin, Texas; Oakland, Calif.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Orange County, Calif.; and Indianapolis weigh in on this hot topic.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2017

Long Beach Transit debuts battery-electric bus fleet

The vehicles, manufactured by BYD, are in service on the downtown Long Beach Passport route.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2017

Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus names new COO

Rolando Cruz brings more than two decades of experience in public transportation to Big Blue Bus, most recently serving as executive director and VP, maintenance and facilities, at Calif.’s Long Beach Transit.

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