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The study, to be conducted over the next few months, will include examining the effectiveness of the UVC wavelength in killing viruses as well as electronically mapping the interior of different bus models to determine the best placement for the UVC source.
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Others present included Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan; Agriculture Secretary Kenneth Vilsack, and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale.
Read More →The raffish, worldwide movement known as tactical urbanism appears poised to take on a meatier role in improving transit in bus corridors. By providing low-cost, agile alternatives to lengthy street improvement processes, “tactical transit” has the ability to jumpstart virtuous cycles of increasing bus ridership by speeding up travel times, improving passenger experience, and enhancing overall perceptions of riding the bus.
Read More →Railcar operators are being trained in the simulator, which features animated videos and tilting and shaking effects.
Read More →Company to focus on its First Transit and First Student brands, while also continuing to monitor the potential of its current UK rail contracts.
Read More →The agency's board of directors approved the $68 million purchase of new high-floor vehicles, which will replace the last of of the aging city buses in the fleet.
Read More →Vehicles are based on a common platform which translates into effective maintenance, streamlined training and simplified parts management, providing quality performance and productivity.
Read More →The company operates a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) reduction program, which is the backbone of its pollution prevention activities, and trains employees in product usage and waste reduction.
Read More →The two new shuttle buses have a rear-lift and can accommodate up to 15 passengers plus driver.
Read More →The Mentor Streets ITS system allows LYNX to track buses in real-time on color-coded, highly customizable maps.
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