Gary Watson

USSC announces executive moves

Rick Klotz to managing director, international operations, effective Sept. 1, 2013. Ray Melleady is appointed to managing director of North American Operations.

Introducing the Next Generation of Engineers, Architects to Careers in Transit

For many college engineering and architecture students, it’s probably a good bet that they have not given much consideration to careers in public transportation. Members of the SEPTA's Engineering, Maintenance and Construction Division have worked closely with Philadelphia-area university students to introduce them to job opportunities in the realm of mass transit.

How to Sharpen Your Market Research Strategies

Ridership surveys, focus groups and in-depth interviews can help transit agencies improve customer service, target advertising and gain public support. Bus manufacturers can also profit from customer feedback.

ABA packs them in at Philly Marketplace

The core of the show are the appointments where buyers, who are bus owners and tour operators, come to meet with sellers, who are travel industry representatives from destination marketing organizations (cities, areas, states), attractions, restaurants, receptive operators, hotels and associate service suppliers.

Chicago's Pace Awarded $1 Million for Electric Paratransit Vehicles

Pace receives $1 million in Community Project Funding to bring more electric paratransit vehicles into their fleet, increasing options for accessible transit in McHenry County.

Setra delivers S 407s to Pa.’s Martz Group

The seven new vehicles feature roomy cabins with flush mounted interior lighting in the ceiling, fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engines with BlueTec technology and Selective Catalytic Reduction.

Stadler opens new Salt Lake City train production facility

All operations were transferred from the leased Warm Springs site to the new site last month.

River Park to market REI's products

In their distributor role, RiverPark will work directly with commercial vehicle OEM's to offer mobile audio/video and security applications.