New safety features include more visible rear center brake lights and new side cornering lights to alert pedestrians when a bus is turning.
The system upgrade makes the DART information contactless and viewable from mobile devices through embedded QR code activation.
The system offers advanced features such as high voltage and high current protection, added protection for the antenna, and RF path from catenary line strikes that can destroy electronic devices.
The app improves accessibility information by including a “step-free” mode to access easy-to-navigate views of all stations with street-to-platform accessibility.
The company measured levels from 30,000-plus trains, trams, buses, and coaches across Europe and North America.
Testing for the 60-day proof of concept began Friday, with the first three Wi-Fi Buses going live Monday, to promote opportunities for distance learning, telework, and telehealth.
A 2019 study of Broadband Access and Speed in Pierce County found that nearly 18% of Pierce County households have only low-speed Internet access, and 3.2% have no access at all.
All assets are controlled through the cloud, which reduces the need for onsite troubleshooting and provides 24/7 monitoring and control.
The vehicles are replacing older models that significantly surpassed their 12-year useful life.
Are also equipped with high-resolution cameras, increasing the video-monitoring presence for the DART Police Department.