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Transit Dispatchesby Gamaliel Anguiano November 21, 2023

Why Local Transit Systems Need to Prepare for Global Challenges Ahead

In the face of impending global challenges, it's essential for local transit agencies to recognize thinking globally is not only advisable but necessary for the resilience of the communities they serve.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2022

The Rapid Installs New Active Air Purification Systems

The new air purification units were installed on nearly 70% of buses in The Rapid’s fleet.

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NewsAugust 3, 2021

CabinAir Releases Active Air Quality Solution

The product removes up to 99 % of harmful particles in a single pass, keeping in-cabin air quality within WHO-recommended levels throughout the ride.

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ArticlesJuly 5, 2021

4 Transit Technologies to Improve the Passenger Experience

The impact of the pandemic has not only created an urgent need to regain ridership, it has also presented a new opportunity: to rethink the passenger experience and the role of mass transit in promoting the health and well-being of our communities.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 28, 2021

Maximizing Clean Air, Surface Technologies for Safe Transit Operations

METRO spoke with several suppliers of these technologies about their latest offerings for the transit industry — providing insight on how these systems work and how they can help benefit long-term passenger safety.

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ArticlesJune 17, 2021

Tips for Raising Transit Pandemic Resiliency

While good personal hygiene, physical distancing, the use of personal protective equipment, and implementation of other conventional measures are important, there are also opportunities to influence the physical components of transit stations and vehicles and their ventilation systems via planning and design tools.

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NewsApril 14, 2021

Thermo King Introduces Air Purification System for Transit Buses

The solution leverages a filter, paired with an innovative cleaning technology, to capture and deactivate certain viruses, like COVID-19, as the air is exchanged in buses.

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NewsAugust 14, 2020

MARTA Installing Air Purification Systems at All Air-Conditioned Facilities

The NPBI air-filtering devices eliminate airborne pathogens and deliver clean air without producing ozone or other harmful by-products.

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