The final report shows an increase in customer boardings and estimates a reduction of approximately nine million vehicle miles traveled during July and August.
Participating manufacturers sold 338 new and 104 pre-owned coaches, for a total of 442 motorcoaches. This compares with 427 during the third quarter 2022.
The 189-page report provides an overview of the first five years of Measure M funding (July 2017 to June 2022), and a fresh approach to assessing sales tax revenue through an equity framework that focuses on people first and the role Measure M, and Metro by extension, play in quality-of-life outcomes.
The report, “Alternative Fuels for Transit Buses: What’s the Best Option for Your Transit Agency? (Vol.1),” focuses on three alternative fuel choices — battery electric, CNG, and fuel-cell electric — and their ability to meet ridership needs as a sustainable solution for public transit.
The investigations revealed deficiencies in track inspection processes, including inconsistencies in documentation and oversight. Both concluded improvements are imperative in terms of leadership, standardizing procedures, increasing staffing and training, and clearly outlining roles and responsibilities.
The Transportation for America report finds that higher demand for zero-emission grants significantly lowered the probability of accessing zero-emission project funds.
With the industry amid a transformation, chronic driver shortages and the impending closure of Greyhound Bus stations in major U.S. cities may pose as roadblocks to the sector’s recovery.
The “Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign” study found that neighborhoods with the hottest temperatures are largely located in and around downtown Las Vegas, downtown North Las Vegas, the Historic Westside, and the eastern area of the valley.
The report covers energy use in today’s public transport; decarbonization of mobility and the role of public transport, the challenges, and more.
The new study focuses on the role of vendors in cybersecurity and their relationships with the transit industry. Through detailed interviews and in-depth research, the team reported on several key findings.
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