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Public transit agencies and businesses that voluntarily participate in the APTA Sustainability Commitment program commit to implementing processes and actions that create continuous improvements in environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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The bus initially incorporates the standard 444 kWh battery capacity and supports charging interoperability via industry standards.
Read More →Ninety-eight percent of the materials used to create the Envirolift are recyclable, including the nylon, steel and, most notably, the batteries. The batteries used, also known as deep-cycle marine batteries, are robust, energy-efficient and 100 percent recyclable.
Read More →All the latest buses and more were on full display during the conference, which was held this year in Austin, Texas.
Read More →Tober is former CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and a nationally recognized expert in transit agency management and operations, and current senior advisor at Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Read More →As gas prices rise, and predictions indicate they will continue to increase throughout the year, APTA’s monthly “Transit Savings Report” notes that riding public transportation saves individuals, on average, $9,656 annually, and up to $805 per month based on the Jan. 5, 2011 average national gas price.
Read More →At North Carolina's Raleigh Convention Center, the United Motorcoach Association welcomed professionals from the motorcoach industry for educational sessions and a show floor featuring equipment suppliers and motorcoach and bus manufacturers.
Read More →Drawing on the equity-driven initiatives of 11 transit agencies, the report illustrates the innovative measures being taken to embed equity into public transportation.
Read More →GO Transit launched the innovative “Service Guarantee” program in May 2012, which offers customers refunds if their train is more than 15 minutes late, except when the delays are caused by extreme weather, police investigations, accidents and medical emergencies.
Read More →The final day featured info-packed sessions on coordinating paratransit service, sustainability, technology, a lively show floor and interactive safety sessions.
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