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NewsJune 4, 2021

PSTA Launches Bus on Shoulder Program

Already used in cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Raleigh, Bus-on-Shoulder is a quick, cost-effective way to provide premium service.

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NewsJune 2, 2021

Study Finds Most Transit Attacks Occur During Off-Peak Hours

Approximately 60% of passenger rail and bus system attacks occur during off-peak hours, as opposed to only 19% occurring during peak hours, according to new research from the Mineta Transportation Institute.

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NewsMay 18, 2021

CTA Launches Campaign to Welcome Back Transit Riders

The “When You’re Ready, We’re Ready!” campaign highlights CTA’s affordable and convenient service to encourage people to take transit.

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NewsMay 6, 2021

Federal Mask Requirement Extended for Public Transportation

The requirement, which went into effect for individuals across all U.S. transportation networks in February, is now extended through September 13.

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NewsApril 27, 2021

March Networks Lands Large California Contract

The $4 million contract will see more than 400 buses deployed with March Networks’ complete end-to-end RideSafe solution.

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NewsApril 27, 2021

Transit Unions Announce 5 Key Policies to Protect Workers as U.S. Moves to Zero Emission Vehicles

The policies come on the heels of a global climate summit and promises made by President Biden to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

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ArticlesApril 22, 2021

How One Vehicle Can Expose Agencies to Liability, Brand Damage

Whether a transit agency has a few non-revenue/supervisor vehicles or many distributed among several bus yards — every agency can benefit from having their entire fleet protected with video surveillance.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

Testing Validates Safety of CDTA’s GILLIG Buses

Beginning in August 2020, two 40-foot GILLIG diesel hybrid buses were used as testbeds for evaluation of two products made by the United Safety and Survivability Corporation

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NewsApril 19, 2021

Mass. Governor Files Bill to Improve Safety, Data Reporting for TNCs

The legislation would also provide flexibility for the ban on surge pricing during a state of emergency and expand the types of companies subject to state TNC laws and regulations.

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NewsApril 14, 2021

Thermo King Introduces Air Purification System for Transit Buses

The solution leverages a filter, paired with an innovative cleaning technology, to capture and deactivate certain viruses, like COVID-19, as the air is exchanged in buses.

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