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ArticlesNovember 4, 2022

Planning Optimal Bus Replacement Lifecycles

Determining optimal replacement lifecycles and preventative maintenance can improve transit fleets' uptimes, as well as help better serve their communities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2017

First Transit wins LADOT Dash bus contract

In keeping with their leading position in leveraging technology to enhance passenger, driver, and road safety, will also transition the DASH fleet to the Mobile Eye® Shield Plus collision-avoidance system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2017

Alexandria Transit Co. taps new DASH CEO/GM

Josh Baker has over 17 years of experience in the public transportation industry, starting as a bus operator in college and working his way up through the industry.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2016

DASH GM, Modell to receive proclamation from city council

Modell was instrumental in growing the system from 17 buses and 30 employees to operating on 10 routes with 79 buses, 5 trolleys and more than 185 employees.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2016

Alexandria DASH GM announces retirement

DASH announces the retirement of ATC CEO/GM Sandy Modell at the end of this year.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2016

Los Angeles DOT turns to Snapchat to market bus services

The agency created a geofilter allowing any user of Snapchat in the area to select the LADOT Transit filter showcasing LADOT Transit’s DASH and Commuter Express buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2015

Va. woman struck by bus awarded $4.5M

The driver had reportedly been in four other accidents in the previous 18 months but was allowed to stay behind the wheel.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2015

Va.'s DASH set to honor 5 millionth rider

As part of celebrating this milestone, DASH will be on the lookout for the five millionth rider who will be boarding one of the trolleys on Wednesday, Sept. 9, sometime between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2012

Veolia earns L.A. contract extension

The new contract goes into effect in November and includes operation of the city’s 130 vehicles in the fixed-route fleet.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Women In Transportation Profile: Sandy Modell

Title: General Manager Organization: Alexandria Transit Company City: Alexandria, Va.

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