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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2015

Nashville MTA unveils new tracking technology for bus system

The new tracking technology is available to the public for beta testing and feedback now as the Nashville MTA makes final tweaks to the system before the full launch of the new system in late January.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2015

Search committee recommends Peter Rogoff as new Sound Transit CEO

At its meeting Thursday the full board may accept the committee’s recommendation or continue the search process. Rogoff, who currently serves as the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy in the U.S. Department of Transportation, will be present at the meeting.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

CHK America launches digital division for interactive info kiosks

The company’s proprietary Connectpoint® Interactive Touchscreen Kiosks, the first product category to launch among a suite of its new digital products.

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ProductsNovember 12, 2015

Proprietary compressor mount system

This compressor mount system allows for simple belt tensioning, compressor alignment and reduced vibration, and can be customized for various engine bay layouts and compressors. The major benefits are drastically reduced installation time, reduced belt wear, ease of belt maintenance, and reduced noise and vibration.

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ProductsNovember 6, 2015

23-ft. battery-electric bus

BYD’s new 23-foot battery-electric coach utilizes the company’s proprietary Iron-Phosphate Battery and meets over-the-road and shuttle applications with a range of 124.3 miles on a single charge. After 12 years of use, battery capacity is projected to remain about 80%, so there’s no need for battery replacement.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Induction Braking System

Telma’s induction braking system product range includes more than 250 retarder variations for road vehicles, providing braking torques of 350 Nm to 3300 Nm. Designed to be mounted on driveshafts, gearboxes or drive axles, this wide range provides solutions to a large variety of vehicle configurations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

Ridesharing systems could cut greenhouse gases, study says

The report, which is especially relevant for transportation and environmental planners, was developed bythe Mineta Transportation Institute.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

JTA's Ford among White House 'Transportation Champions of Change'

The individuals were selected by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and the White House for their achievements and were honored this week for their exemplary leadership and innovation in transportation.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2015

FTA to assume oversight of WMATA's rail system

In a letter from Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, he explained that under MAP-21 the FTA has expanded authority and should assume oversight instead of FRA.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2015

D.C. Metro releases travel tips video for Pope Francis' visit

The English and Spanish videos offer travel tips, recommend alternate travel options to consider and detail where crowding and delays are expected near Papal events.

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