Brian Riley takes over for Wayne Terry who recently retired after working at the agency for 42 years.
Tiered pay increases for existing bus operators will also be implemented to keep pace and provide an incentive to stay long-term with the agency.
The latest Fiscal Year 2022 report revealed an increase in ridership of 52% for Trolley and 41% for bus when compared to FY21.
From helping societal problems like homelessness and mental health to adding more security officers, these agencies are providing an example of how transit can help a community.
After almost 30 years, MTS has decommissioned the Trolleys in favor of lowering maintenance costs and improving the customer experience.
The agency will be installing the Schunk SLS 301 series Depot Charging Pantograph, which offers a quicker and safer hands-free electric vehicle charge.
Ridership was up to nearly 200,000 trips per weekday for the week of March 7-11.
WSP USA representatives discuss the behind-the-scenes of The Mid-Coast Trolley Project’s completion, the role of a consultant, and the overall benefits of the project itself.
The new security team began patrolling Trolleys, buses, and transit centers on Jan. 1. By the end of the month, about 190 Inter-Con officers will have joined the MTS security personnel on the ground.
Ridership on MTS buses and Trolleys has been increasing since a pandemic low point in April 2020 during the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order.
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