Vehicle deliveries in Nashville and Colombia, as well as the addition of a new bike rack, highlight the week.
From vehicle deliveries to a new service app to new bike racks, a look at some of the latest supplier/agency news.
Upgrading to a three-position bike rack allows agencies to enhance their existing mounting systems without expense of replacement.
The agency's bike center provides free bicycle parking, a full-service bike shop, showers, bike lockers, a repair facility and free bike clinics.
The new buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence.
Racks available on S53, S93 Routes for 1-Year pilot testing feasibility and impact to service.
Gold Coast Transit will install new Sportworks racks on all 54 of its buses.
Virginia Commonwealth University contracted with Groome Transportation to take over the service from GRTC Transit System. The new vehicles are equipped with bike racks and GPS.
This summer, there seemed to be an uptick in transit agencies working to offer more services to bicyclists. Was this just because of the summer, when more people are out and about on their bikes, or is there a larger movement afoot in how people travel and commute with transit?
Taking measures to accommodate growing ridership, dealing with driver staffing shortages and introducing new bus routes and vehicle features are keeping university transit operators busy as the Fall semester gets under way.