Passenger Seating Options Maximize Safety and Convenience

A ruling by NHTSA now requires three-point seatbelts on certain vehicle classifications, while less traditional transit layouts more easily accommodate passenger’s needs and power outlets allow them to charge their devices while en-route.

Q&A with APTA's Paul P. Skoutelas

METRO spoke with Skoutelas to get his thoughts on the government shutdown, his agenda, and his most memorable ride on public transit.

LYNX chief is sole finalist for top Charlotte transit post

Prior to joining LYNX, John Lewis served as the CEO of the Greater Richmond Transit Company.

More than 5K MTA employees return to work after quarantines

As a result of the strengthening workforce and improved employee scheduling, MTA New York City Transit is continuing to improve subway service regularity.

Tenn. paratransit rebrands to draw interest

Kingsport Area Transit Service changed the name of its ADA/Paratransit service to Dial-A-Ride,” and created a new logo.

Utah Transit encourages biking to stations

The agency is giving $40 worth of free bike safety gear and $20 gift cards for electronic bike lockers at transit stations for free as part of an ongoing effort.

‘Car-crazed’ L.A. welcoming transit, sustainability

From Measure R, which is enhancing bus and rail, to bike sharing to LEED projects, Los Angeles may soon buck its long-held reputation as car-obsessed. APTA’s recent Sustainability Workshop showed us how.

METRO Briefs

Nova Bus delivering LFS buses to Canada

Sudbury Transit’s new LFS Smart Buses include many improvements, from the driver partition to the rear of the vehicle. Inspired by aerospace and rail transportation, their design was optimized based on customer and focus group feedback.