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Meeting Transit Goals Through Smart IT Planning

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has developed a systematic approach to modernizing its transit information systems. Planning includes evaluating current processes, replacing existing software and consulting with systems integration professionals.

Alcoa donates light-weight wheels for Yale green program

The conversion of Yale's shuttle buses and vans from steel wheels to aluminum wheels is expected to save the fleet of 30 vehicles nearly 1,000 gallons of fuel and reduce CO2 output by 10 metric tons per year.

Lextran, U. of Kentucky launch late night service

The Cats Cruiser service is available Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. and consists of four fixed routes, with buses that circulate every 20 to 30 minutes, allowing students and passengers to safely return to campus or surrounding neighborhoods.

King County Teams with Spare for Microtransit Program

Crossroads Connect will help close the first-, last-mile transportation gap in the underserved service zone by linking passengers to Bellevue’s Rapid B line as well as other King County Metro buses.

FMCSA orders Va. operator to cease operations

Advanced Ventures operates a small fleet of motorcoaches and mini-buses providing charter services throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

CapMetro Orders Chargers to Support Zero-Emission Mobility

The purchase is part of CapMetro’s five-year contract with New Flyer for up to 171 battery-electric buses and 427 chargers.

DaimlerChrysler optimistic about 2002 sales

Less than one year after consolidating its North American commercial brands into one corporate structure, DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses North America reports that it's on the way to a 50% increase in sales in 2002 compared to 2001.

NYCT switches to environmentally friendly bus coatings

Transit agency now using line of paint coatings that emits significantly lower solvent levels.