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ArticlesJanuary 14, 2020

How to improve transit bus on-time performance: Part 2

Key factors to focus on include, adequate/accurate running and deadhead times, recovery time, and enough operators/vehicles.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

Public transit ridership up for third quarter of 2019: APTA

This includes a rise of 5.46% for heavy rail, 4.38% for commuter rail systems, and 0.59% for all bus systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2019

Automated Bus Consortium announces candidate pilot projects

Allowed members to solicit input directly from industry manufacturers regarding their ability to supply automated buses for their needs.

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 2019

Top 100 Bus Fleets Survey: Transit Works to Boost Ridership, Services

To better serve customers, agencies are revamping services and offering more mobility options, including bike-share, ride-share, microtransit, and more.

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NewsSeptember 4, 2019

New funding could help boost transit services for late-shift workers

These workers have inadequate access to public transit services, which can prevent some from accessing better job opportunities.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2019

Via launches on-demand service in Ontario, Canada

Sault Ste. Marie On-Demand allows riders to travel from one pre-existing established stop to another as requested.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2019

New Mexico DOT partners to provide commuting solution

The service will provide a flexible public transportation alternative to commuters who are not currently served by fixed route service.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2019

Connexionz launches ITS projects, expands U.S. office

Heading the expansion of the Connexionz U.S. office in California is Tracy O’Garro, newly-appointed customer experience manager.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

RATP Dev USA to manage D.C. Circulator system

Under the terms of the contract, the contractor will directly supervise D.C. Circulator’s daily operations for six Circulator routes and maintain its 72-bus fleet.

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Transit Dispatchesby Paul ComfortSeptember 25, 2018

3 Lessons from Transit in Switzerland

I recently traveled to Switzerland to see the world’s first autonomous shuttle in operation on regular fixed-route public transportation in mixed traffic and came home with three lessons.

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