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NewsJune 2, 2021

Study Finds Most Transit Attacks Occur During Off-Peak Hours

Approximately 60% of passenger rail and bus system attacks occur during off-peak hours, as opposed to only 19% occurring during peak hours, according to new research from the Mineta Transportation Institute.

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NewsMay 5, 2021

CTE Analysis Finds Nationwide Zero Emissions Transition Feasible by 2035

The $56.22 billion to $88.91 billion estimate accounts for vehicles, infrastructure, technical assistance, and federal research and development support.

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NewsApril 20, 2021

Prevost to Debut Proprietary Seating Line at UMA Expo

The new offering is a result of many months of extensive research including collaboration with the industry-leading supplier, and real-world workshops used to create the most comfortable seat that also embodies modern styling, according to the company.

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Photo GalleriesJanuary 29, 2021

A Look at New Flyer's Automated Bus

New Flyer of America Inc. unveiled its Xcelsior AV™ automated transit bus, now in motion at Robotic Research LLC (Robotic Research) in Maryland.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

New Flyer, Robotic Research Unveil Heavy-Duty Automated Bus

The Xcelsior AV™ unveiling follows New Flyer’s launch of its Automated Technology Program first announced in May 2019, and the subsequent announcement of partnership with artificial intelligence and automation leader Robotic Research also announced in May 2019.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2021

CTE Report Highlights ZEB Guidance from Transit Leaders

Under FTA’s TVIDC program, CTE formed the panel to address transit bus testing and research topics related to zero-emission bus development and adoption.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2021

Study Analyzes Impact of COVID-19 Recovery on California’s Transportation Revenue

MTI researchers analyze six possible transportation revenue scenarios to predict the state’s potential economic recovery through 2040.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2021

Study Weighs Use of AV Fleets as First, Last Mile Solution

MTI researchers examine three types of access services to transit in the San Francisco Bay Area: a fleet of AVs for single passenger service, shared microtransit service, and meeting point multi-passenger service.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

N.Y. to Use $11M VW Funds to Expand EV Charging Stations

The funds will be administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to areas of the state where access to fast charging stations is limited.

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Transit Dispatchesby Brian AntolinOctober 28, 2020

Redrawing the Lines of Transit Bus Services

The discussion featured transit professionals, academic researchers, and transportation consultants, sharing not only their perspectives on post pandemic local affects on agencies, but the overall shifts underway that each stakeholder needs to understand.

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