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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2018

New app makes TTC station more accessible for blind passengers

Uses indoor navigation technology to deliver verbal descriptions of building floor plans and other details of the physical environment.

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Transit Dispatchesby Kyle ConnorJanuary 23, 2018

How IoT Will Transform Transportation in 2018 and Beyond

The Internet of Things and evolution of smart cities means that transportation is primed to undergo some rapid and disruptive changes in the near future.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2017

ABC, Van Hool partner with Proterra to electrify CX Series coaches

The new Van Hool CX45E and CX35E models utilize the proven CX platform, and will feature Proterra’s E2 battery technology along with a fully-electric drivetrain designed to deliver exceptional operational, environmental, and passenger benefits.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

Pittsburgh's Port Authority adds Wi-Fi capabilities at 7 light rail stations

The agreement permits Comcast to install wireless hotspots at Station Square, First Avenue, Steel Plaza Wood Street, Gateway, North Side, and Allegheny stations. There is no cost to Port Authority.

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ArticlesAugust 22, 2017

Best Practices for Long-Term Transit Project Communication

If well managed, the political, public and stakeholder engagement process — where all of the key people involved are vested in the vision and goals of the project — can form the groundwork for timely project delivery.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2017

WMATA, Carnegie Mellon partner on U-Pass program

Carnegie Mellon joins American University and Washington College of Law, the first university to launch the U-Pass program on campus last year.

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ArticlesAugust 17, 2017

Q&A with REV Group's John Walsh on New Ryder Maintenance Partnership

The company will leverage Ryder’s extensive network to deliver nationwide vehicle maintenance services to the customers of REV Bus Brands, which include Collins, Champion, ElDorado, ENC, Federal, Goshen, Krystal, and World Trans.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2017

Waymo, Lyft partner to test autonomous vehicle tech

Meanwhile, Uber is in a legal battle with Waymo over allegations that it is using stolen trade secrets for its self-driving car program.

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Newsby StaffMay 4, 2017

Albuquerque Rapid Transit, university partner to upgrade venerable tree grove

As part of the project, the northeast corner of University Boulevard and Central Avenue NE in Albuquerque was redesigned and will be home to ART’s University Station, anticipated to be one of the busiest stations when Albuquerque’s BRT line opens.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2017

U of Fla., FDOT, City partner to create ‘smart testbed’ for advanced technologies

This will be the first such program in Florida to involve a city, a university, and a state DOT. It will also involve industry partnerships to facilitate the development and operation of test bed.

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