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In 2011, Livonia, Mich.-based manufacturer of propane autogas fuel systems ROUSH CleanTech and its in-state neighbor the Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) unveiled the agency's first propane autogas paratransit vehicle at the BusCon Expo in Chicago.
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A recent study, “Planning and Social Media: A Case Study of Public Transit and the Stigma on Twitter,” which analyzed an estimated 64,000 tweets about public transit agencies, police departments, parks and airlines, found that Twitter has been less than favorable to public transportation systems.
Read More →A handful of contestants were given five minutes each to pitch their ideas on innovations for the industry and potentially secure business opportunities. Winning innovations were a ground transportation system electrification method, a people conveyor system and sensor-based technology that tells potential riders whether there are seats on a bus.
Read More →Transit officials are forming partnerships rather than standing back and watching technological advances buffet their ridership and financial goals.
Read More →Each year, the James A Ditch Educational Fund promotes careers in public transit by accepting applications for scholarships from college students enrolled in automotive/transportation courses.
Read More →The software system brings modern, cloud-native solutions to transportation agencies and operators around the world
Read More →Developed by Ford, the community-centered initiative will explore a city’s transportation needs and then collaborate on new solutions.
Read More →Paying close attention to the quality of drivers and vehicles can help eliminate accidents in this already secure industry.
Read More →Durham (N.C.) Area Transit Authority buses will have police as passengers to fight transit crime.
Read More →MARTA has partnered with Kia and Hyundai to distribute steering wheel locks in an attempt to prevent vehicle theft.
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