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The searchlights were going back and forth over his body, scanning the barracks as Norm Mineta slept. It was the middle of 1942, and Norm was ten years old, sleeping on a mattress stuffed with hay...
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Optibus’ latest survey unveiled the top five public transportation and technology trends and identified the key challenges and priorities for the industry for 2023.
Read More →In the public transit world, 1964 marked the world’s first high-speed rail network, driverless train and California breaking ground on the BART system. It was an important year for public transportation in Philadelphia, too. On Feb. 18, 1964, the organizational meeting that established what is now the nation's sixth largest transportation agency —SEPTA — was held.
Read More →The announcement comes with Optibus’ signing of HADAG, the ferry operator for the city of Hamburg, Germany, for its Planning, Scheduling, Rostering, and Operations software solution.
Read More →Fifty percent of riders listen to music or read to intentionally avoid social interaction, according to the study. Seating adjustments could help foster conversation.
Read More →With local events across the country, Stand Up for Transportation Day united the voices of hundreds of organizations, along with local, state and federal elected officials; business and transportation leaders; public transit advocates and transit riders, who called on Congress to take action and pass a long-term surface transportation bill before federal funding expires on May 31.
Read More →When construction is complete, battery-electric buses will operate from the Arborway facility on Day One, providing cleaner, quieter, and more reliable service for riders, the MBTA said. After completion, the old facility will be demolished, and the land will be made available for redevelopment.
Read More →Known for their discipline, teamwork, and technical skills, veterans bring a mission-first mindset to the workplace, a quality that aligns well with public transportation’s commitment to serving the community.
Read More →With only two part-time staff members, the Ride Partners team relies heavily on volunteers and provided approximately 9,000 trips last year.
Read More →The Series 56 Flasher, an LED hazard warning light, offers noticeable pulsations of ultra-bright illumination with 180 degrees of visibility.
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