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Capitalizing on tech-savvy consumers who are looking to stretch their dollar and take advantage of added value, quicker trip times and online ticketing, express services have expanded their services from the Northeast to the West.
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RTD received grant funding to cover the cost of the new electric buses, which were built by Calif.-based Proterra.
Read More →Benefits of the Quantum rear-facing solution include shorter dwell times at stops; little or no involvement of bus operators; less likelihood of operator injury; and fewer instances of operators being placed in awkward working positions.
Read More →The new initiatives include more frequent service, additional peak, off-peak and weekend service, and new late-night regional rail service.
Read More →The line will connect riders along the route to major job centers, including downtown Minneapolis.
Read More →Agency received an unsolicited proposal from Fluor Enterprises Inc., to accelerate conversion of the Orange Line from bus rapid transit to light rail through a public-private partnership.
Read More →The 11.1 mile Blue Line on the Southeast Corridor features direct, high-frequency service; seven branded stations; transit signal priority at 18 intersections; and off-board fare collection.
Read More →Stops protrude toward the street, to help buses quickly board riders. Some are located close to the intersection and occupy the only lane of traffic, causing drivers behind the bus to block the intersection.
Read More →...as a transportation planner who has worked on bus rapid transit-style systems in the greater Washington region, I’ve noticed a disconnect in the public’s expectations versus the reality of the systems they’re getting. It got me wondering: do people have an accurate picture of what BRT means or the benefits the systems provide? During public-planning sessions, I’ve heard a lot of feedback on BRT. The gist is, “That’s really nice that the bus is a different color and the station platform is fancy, but I just want it to be on time.”
Read More →The project will provide faster, more reliable transit service to important destinations in downtown El Paso, the El Paso International Airport, and the Far East Transfer Center.
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