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While there haven't been any fisticuffs over the issue, the debate over buses vs. light rail transit (LRT) continues to be a lively one.
Read More →Using available rights-of-way, transit operations can make better use of limited space. Here are some challenges and opportunities to consider.
Read More →The state of California is moving ahead with legislation to mandate the installation of three-point restraints in motorcoaches used for student activity travel.
Read More →The growth of compressed natural gas (CNG) and, to a lesser extent, liquefied natural gas (LNG) as alternatives to diesel fuel has forced many transit agencies to confront new maintenance challenges.
Read More →The Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh installed side detection systems on its buses in a $1.8 million field test of side collision systems.
Read More →How do automated peoplemovers (APMs) fit into the larger world of public transportation? Not easily, according to the author. The APM Conference in San Francisco will examine this often-ignored transportation mode.
Read More →Too many motorcoach operators focus on their buses. Marketing plans should help to identify and attract new customers while building stronger ties with existing customers. The Internet is helping some companies reach new customers.
Read More →There is a growing body of evidence that these standards, to put it diplomatically, have not fulfilled their promise.
Read More →The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is advising motorcoach operators to inspect all buses equipped with automatic slack adjusters manufactured by Haldex Brake Products for fractured or disconnected control arms.
Read More →Five Seasons Transportation & Parking in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is fueling its fleet of 60 city buses with biodiesel.
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