Reports Examine Transforming Workforce Development for the Transportation Industry

The Mineta Transportation Institute recently released several publications that explore important related issues and reveal new methods and pathways being developed and implemented to build the workforce pipeline.

Vapor, Ricon products aim to improve efficiency, safety and productivity

In keeping with parent company Wabtec’s mission of helping their customers improve their efficiency, safety and productivity, the companies have continually introduced innovative products and services

Zonar marks 10-year anniversary

The company's foundational offering, EVIR is the only electronically verified vehicle inspection system available.

L.A. Metro, 12 other organizations receive FTA safety grants

New Flyer's 60-foot electric bus to be first to undergo Altoona Testing

The innovative XE60 battery-electric bus, and its sister XHE60 hydrogen fuel-cell bus, are both powered by Siemens electric motors with rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology manufactured in Michigan.

NJ Transit unveils light rail vehicle prototype

To address the need for increased capacity, NJ Transit partnered with Kinkisharyo International LLC and Twenty-First Century Rail Corp. to find an innovative, cost-effective solution that would not significantly impact the system’s infrastructure or require a costly investment in new railcars.

U.S. DOT names safety visualization challenge finalists

Seeks innovative analytical visualization tools that can improve safety on the nation’s road and rail systems.

FTA provides $9.6 million to bolster access to health care

Grants focus on transportation and tech solutions to reach medical appointments, access healthy food, and improve paratransit.

HDR names new principal program manager/associate VP

Michael Lewis will assist with large, innovative transportation programs locally and globally