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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

S.C.'s The COMET switches entire fleet to biodiesel

The blend is legally classified as a diesel fuel, which eliminates any operational or potential warranty concerns users may have.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2019

Ill.'s MetroLINK, Fla.'s PSTA recognized for sustainability initiatives

First started in 2009, 154 public transit agencies and businesses have signed on to the APTA Sustainability Commitment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Brampton Transit orders electric buses from New Flyer, Nova Bus

Completes first phase of plan to deploy electric buses in several Canadian cities, including Brampton, Vancouver, and York Region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2019

3 SEPTA sustainability initiatives to cut energy use, GHG emissions

Projects include a solar-power purchase agreement, a solar-powered train signal system, and energy retrofit of headquarters building.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

San Francisco names interim director of transportation

Tom Maguire will take over the position beginning August 14 and serve until a new director of transportation is appointed.

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NewsJuly 17, 2019

How Transportation Works in Stockholm and Copenhagen: Part I

The UITP Global Congress was held in the Swedish capital between June 9 and 12 and gave the author a chance to explore the region.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2019

CCW to supply Ore. transit with zero-emission propulsion buses

Will also provide maintenance and diagnostic training, operator training, and emergency response personnel training to agency staff.

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ArticlesJuly 9, 2019

Zero-emission vehicles pose complex challenges to smaller fleets

METRO Publisher James Blue discusses some of the issues smaller agencies face when looking at switching to an all zero-emission fleet.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2019

Rail tunnel heat could be captured to warm homes, research says

Heat from the tunnel would cover up to 80% of the heating needs of local apartments in Lausanne, Switzerland throughout winter.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Volvo launches all-electric articulated bus

The bus is 80% more energy-efficient than a corresponding diesel bus, the company stated.

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