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Meeting Transit Goals Through Smart IT Planning

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has developed a systematic approach to modernizing its transit information systems. Planning includes evaluating current processes, replacing existing software and consulting with systems integration professionals.

Meeting ADA maintenance challenges at transit facilities

Maintaining new equipment and establishing training programs have been important keys to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WMATA unveils vehicle decontamination program

Metro has enough decontamination units to treat its full fleet of approximately 900 rail cars and 1,400 buses.

L.A. selects Cummins Westport engines for buses

The low-emission L Gas Plus engine is targeted to achieve a level of 1.2 grams of oxides of nitrogen per brake-horsepower hour.

RAPID bus service begins in Phoenix

The buses serve two of the region's busiest commuter corridors.

Optima Coach delivers to Corpus Christi, Texas

The 35-foot Opus bus, equipped with an ergonomic dash and a telescopic steering wheel, features vandal-resistant cloth seats.

Feds warn of potential danger of bus wraps

Vinyl film advertising can make emergency exit windows inoperative.

CTTransit tests hybrid-electric buses

CTTransit is hoping to identify the next generation of transit vehicles through its testing of diesel-electric hybrid buses.

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