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PodcastsNovember 15, 2023

Part Two: Innovation and Partnerships with Vontas CEO Peter Aczel and Special Guests

Peter Aczel, CEO for Vontas; Jonny Simkin, CEO of Swiftly; and David Block-Schachter, Chief Business Officer at Transit, join METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss an exciting new partnership that was announced at APTA’s TRANSform & EXPO, how open APIs can spur future collaborations between suppliers, improving the passenger experience, and much more.

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Videosby Alex RomanOctober 2, 2023

Innovation and Partnerships with Peter Aczel [Part 1]

Peter Aczel, CEO for Vontas, joins METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss the technology products the company offers, his reaction to being named one of METRO’s 2023 Innovative Solutions Award winners, a sneak peak on what the company has in store for APTA EXPO, and much more.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 26, 2023

FDOT Funding to Keep HART's TECO Streetcar Line Fare Free

The TECO Line Streetcar has routinely broken ridership records since FDOT awarded HART a $2.7 million Innovation Grant in 2018 allowing the streetcar to go fare-free and expand service — increased frequency and service hours.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jackie Edwards September 5, 2023

Innovation Addresses the Needs of Older Adults, ADA Passengers in Rural Areas

Access to reliable transportation ensures that older adults and people with disabilities living in rural areas are able to get the healthcare they need.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 18, 2023

RTC of Southern Nevada Celebrates First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses

At the event, which took place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Black Fire Innovation, one of the two 40-foot vehicles was unveiled.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2023

Detroit's Office of Mobility Innovation to Launch Self-Driving Shuttle Pilot

The Detroit Automated Driving Systems (ADS) Shuttle program will use self-driving vehicle technology to help Detroiters who are age 65 and older or living with disabilities.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsMay 5, 2023

California's Santa Maria Transit Focusing on Innovation

METRO spoke to SMRT Transit Manager Gamaliel Anguiano about how the agency is working to build a multimodal transportation system that is more conducive, its quest to go 100% zero emissions, and much more.

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Videosby Alex RomanMay 3, 2023

Thinking Out of the Box to Build New Transit Models with John Andoh

Before his departure from Hele-On, Andoh joined METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how he has rebuilt transit agencies over the course of his career, how reinvention and innovation have been the keys to success at his stops along the way, and the idea of zero fare public transit.

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PodcastsMay 2, 2023

Thinking Out of the Box to Build New Transit Models with John Andoh

Before his departure from Hele-On, Andoh joined METRO Executive Editor Alex Roman to discuss how he has rebuilt transit agencies over the course of his career, how reinvention and innovation have been the keys to success at his stops along the way, and the idea of zero fare public transit.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2023

Stadler to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2023

The three-day in-person summit will see industry professionals develop and unveil collaborative partnerships and interior innovations that enhance the onboard experience.

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