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Phase 2 combines information from a survey of current and former transit workers with information from interviews with 18 public transit agencies to provide insight into ways to address the national shortage of transit workers.
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The study focused on 10 U.S. census urbanized areas from 2002 to 2011 and provided information that could help transit agencies prepare to accommodate higher transit travel needs through pricing strategies, general financing, capacity management and operations planning of transit services during times of substantial gasoline price increases.
Read More →The lure of free office parking is so great that it actually entices some commuters into their cars and away from public transportation, cycling and walking a new analysis of commuter benefits programs in Washington, D.C. found.
Read More →Has implemented a number of security initiatives to improve safety and security for employees and passengers, including the use of explosive detection K-9 teams; passenger and baggage screenings; and strong partnerships with local, state, federal and international agencies.
Read More →Roughly 14 percent of transit buses currently on the road run on natural gas. Demand is growing, according to industry experts, with natural gas engines specified for about 25 percent of all new bus orders.
Read More →At SunLine, which also recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, Skiver leads an agency that operates 14 local fixed-routes, one express line, a commuter service, and curb-to-curb paratransit. It is also extremely progressive in its usage and testing of alternative fuels, including hydrogen-powered fuel-cell electric buses.
Read More →Customers will have access to real-time service information for a total of 110 of CTA’s 153 bus routes — nearly 72 percent.
Read More →Paul Kunkel manages the department's operations, financial and personnel functions for about 65 employees ranging from bus drivers to parking enforcement staff members.
Read More →University Link will extend the region's first modern light rail system by about three miles and serve an estimated 70,000 additional daily riders in one of the most densely populated areas of the university and the nation.
Read More →Natural gas providers design, build and maintain fueling stations and cover the capital costs up front. Fuels offered include CNG, LNG and a blend of hydrogen and CNG.
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