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ArticlesJanuary 21, 2020

How to solve 3 common problems facing corporate commuter shuttles?

Addressing where the buses should park in the middle of the day and other common corporate shuttle challenges.

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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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NewsDecember 2, 2019

6 ways next-gen bus scheduling impacts business

Scheduling/planning tech, which most people think of as slow and complex software, is strategic to the future of public transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2019

LAN selected for Calif. platform extension project

The project will extend the ACE platform at Fremont station by 400 feet to accommodate longer 10-car trains.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschSeptember 11, 2019

Unique solutions replace frequency vs. coverage debate

The way I see it, that’s the same as asking if you want an ice cream shop in your town to serve you faster or if you would you like them in more locations.

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ArticlesAugust 27, 2019

Increasing Ridership: A Case Study from Herzliya, Israel

A bus system overhaul and the ability to rapidly generate the most efficient schedules made it possible to double ridership in a year.

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Articlesby Amos HaggiagJuly 21, 2019

7 Things shuttle operators need to know about planning, scheduling

Good shifts and rosters can improve driver retention, cost reduction, and passenger service.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2019

Tech Trends: Mobility Conference Products

A look at some at some of the products and services on the show floor at this year's APTA Mobility Conference in Louisville.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2019

Product Roundup: Transportation software solutions

A look at some of the latest platforms that include real-time vehicle location, schedule optimization, and cloud-based planning.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2019

Product Roundup: Electric Bus Solutions

Some of the latest battery-electric bus charging and software programs from INIT, ABB, Momentum Dynamics, and Optibus.

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