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ArticlesJune 23, 2022

COVID, Supply Chain Issues Continue to Impact Transit Bus Deliveries

While sales remain down because of COVID-19, supply chain issues, and staffing challenges, zero emission bus sales continue to grow.

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Leveraging AI/ML to Improve Public Transit Equity, Access, and Operational Efficiencies

Public transit has struggled to retain passengers in North America for many years, while in Europe it has proven to be a fundamental public good. This divergence in the role of public shared mobility versus private individualized mobility has reached a tipping point during the COVID pandemic.

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ArticlesMay 18, 2022

WSP USA's Walker-Ford Shares Insight on Improving Transit Equity, Ridership

WSP USA's Jannet Walker-Ford discussed how transit agencies can engage with their communities to improve equity, improve ridership, and more.

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NewsMay 17, 2022

MTI Study Examines How Social Distancing Impacts Fixed-Route Accessbility

The latest Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) research evaluates the accessibility of FRT buses with social distancing.

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ArticlesMay 16, 2022

STV's Kelly Shares Ways to Improve Equity, Electric Bus Outlook

STV's Greg Kelly spoke with METRO about how the agency is improving equity and inclusion within the agency.

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NewsMay 13, 2022

IndyGo Wellness Pilot Offers Free Healthcare

The pilot, beginning May 17, will consist of a mobile medical clinic parked at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, providing free healthcare services to visitors regardless of health insurance status.

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From the Editor'sby Alex RomanApril 13, 2022

2022 Bringing Renewed Energy

Having already been on the road for a couple of conferences, both folks in the public transit and motorcoach sectors have a lot of optimism the ship is starting to correct itself, and it’s good to see all the energy out on the show floors and in the halls.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 7, 2022

Transit Welcomes Back Fans With Home Run Service

New York’s MTA creates campaigns urging fans to take public transit to games, while L.A. Metro brings back its Dodger Stadium Express bus service.

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Transit Dispatchesby Scott Shepard April 6, 2022

COVID-19 and Mobility: New Solutions and Cooperation Models Between Operators and Local Authorities

Mobility has been impacted the world over due to the COVID-19 crisis. From public transport to micromobility to individual auto commuting, all modes have seen a dramatic decrease in usage across the urban ecosystem.

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NewsApril 5, 2022

COVID-19 Impacting Motorcoach Sales, Finds New ABA Foundation Report

For January, the participating manufacturers sold 34 new and 25 pre-owned coaches, for a total of 59 motorcoaches. This compares with just 50 during January of 2021.

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