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The Route Optimization Initiative allows the JTA to overhaul the fixed-bus route system in Jacksonville, a part of a five-year strategic plan to enhance the economic viability of greater Jacksonville.
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Investigators said the thieves climbed aboard by pushing open the bus doors, then pried open the fare boxes.
Read More →The Vine system will use 10 new, 60-foot buses, which will nearly double the passenger capacity of current bus routes. In addition, the buses will be served by new stations designed to make boarding quicker and easier, especially for the elderly and those with disabilities.
Read More →The Orion VII features the integration of the next generation of clean engines to meet the 2010 EPA standards, as well as additional customer design enhancements.
Read More →New safety features include more visible rear center brake lights and new side cornering lights to alert pedestrians when a bus is turning.
Read More →Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.
Read More →Will provide an in-depth look into the driving environment of large transit buses.
Read More →Displays with predicted arrival times in shelters and stations have led to increased rider convenience, allowing for better time management and possibly increased ridership. New features include intensity controls, multi-color displays and customizing messages for service changes.
Read More →The TTC also announced that real-time data for next streetcar arrival information is available, free, to anyone wishing to make use of the data for custom applications. Real-time data for all bus routes will be available in 2011.
Read More →OCTA bus ridership has been at six million or more since July 2008, with Metrolink ridership well over 370,000 during that same period.
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