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NewsFebruary 8, 2021

United Safety Partners for Disinfection Lighting Solution

The new patented disinfection UV lighting technology can help to disinfect air and surfaces in occupied spaces with the potential expansion into commercial and emergency vehicular applications in public transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2019

REI products address Calif.'s charter-party carrier regulation

The law stipulates carriers must have interior lighting fixtures that illuminate automatically in the event of a collision, rollover or impact by another vehicle or object.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2019

Minn.'s Riley Bus & Tours adds MCI J4500

The 2019 J4500 features industry-leading legroom and a maximum 60-seat passenger configuration following its interior redesign in 2018.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2019

Great Canadian Holiday and Coaches adds 5 MCI J4500s

With a major redesign in model year 2018, Great Canadian’s newest 56-seat coaches now feature industry-leading legroom and three-point passenger seatbelts.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2018

Professional lighting key to maintenance shop safety, Stertil-Koni review finds

The stakes are high and the payoffs big when it comes to worker safety, notably in reducing accidents, minimizing eyestrain, and increasing overall efficiency and productivity.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Chicago Transit launches 'Safe and Secure' program to improve safety

Program will upgrade 3,800 system cameras to high-definition and add 1,000 new cameras; $33 million of improvements to be funded by ride-hailing fee.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2017

Urban Solar lands on UL approval list

The approval list covers all transit-related lighting, such as solar LEDs for pathways, roadways, parking lots, and general lighting.

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How Lighting Design Can Impact Transportation's Shift Workers

Shifts are long and varying, and facilities are often inadequate for transit employees to truly recharge and stay sharp on the job. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The quality of the environment within facilities can be designed to support shift workers and those with jobs that don’t follow traditional 9-to-5 schedules. Two key elements that can be utilized to support vehicle operator health; creating spaces with adaptability for varied activities and quality lighting that supports the adaptability of the space.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Ore.'s Lane Transit adds light to 15 shelters

In a recent rider’s survey, LTD’s riders stated that safety at bus stops was very important to them, and these new lighting units create a safer environment by illuminating both the shelters and the surrounding areas.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Luminator-TwinVision open new repair, service facility

The “state of the art” facility is FAA-certified and has been awarded one of the highest quality standards: AS9100 REVC.

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