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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2016

Calif.'s Tri Delta continues partnership with First Transit

Will partner to bring technology enhancements including new tablet computers on the paratransit buses, the addition of text and email passenger notification, and the ability to schedule paratransit trips online.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2016

U of Mich. study: Most Americans hesitant toward driverless vehicles

About 46% stated that they would prefer a vehicle with no self-driving capability, while nearly 39% said that they would prefer a partially self-driving vehicle and just under 16% said they would prefer a completely self-driving vehicle.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2016

Contractors Changing the Public Transit Model with Tech Integration

As more agencies shift from a traditional bus-only model to a multimodal system to cut costs and expand services, contractorsare helping them adapt and grow with these new changes.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2016

Webinar with Norman Mineta to discuss the benefits of IoT data

In this webinar, LILEE Systems will outline how to build an infrastructure that successfully rises to the challenges of today’s transportation market.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2016

Siemens unveils new generation of controllers for rail applications

The new range includes the Siplus extreme Rail S7-1500 and S7-1200 Advanced, Basic and Distributed controllers with ET 200SP, as well as the Siplus HMI KP300 Basic rail panel for operator control and monitoring.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2016

Webinar to discuss transforming fleet data into smart decisions for mass transit

Participants will learn how to turn complex vehicle sensor data into an easy-to-understand and usable format.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2016

Transit Maintenance Forum for sr. professionals to take place this fall

Event will give senior transit maintenance professionals the chance to learn about some of the latest trends they are facing in their shops. Holding this event at BusCon also affords transit professionals the unique opportunity to network and share challenges with peers.  

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2016

APTA: Investment in public transportation will deliver double the return

The "Public Transportation's Role in the Knowledge Economy" study looks at the economic impact of public transportation in select regions and does a deeper dive into how public transit supports emerging tech scenes in three areas.

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ArticlesFebruary 29, 2016

Fare Technologies Adapt to Growing Ridership Needs

Trends include the shift to open payments and account-based solutions, tapping mobile applications and integrating equipment, and software to enhance customer service offerings.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2016

L.A. Metro Testing Security Tech to Crackdown on Fare Evasion

The system was originally designed in the 1980s as a proof of fare system in which, proof of a valid fare must be held by the passenger and provided to law enforcement when asked.

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