The agency also released an RFI regarding the launch of an Inclusive Design Reference Hub to establish a library of resources for accessibility in automation.
Al Stiehler, who most recently served as chief of field operations for New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will begin his role Jan. 18.
The acquisition of Main Mobility further increases Fenton’s shares in the specialized mobility market and solidifies FENTON’s position as one of the leading Mobility Dealers in New York State.
The agency's enforcement efforts are in response to Massachusetts’s revised executive order requiring all residents to wear a face covering in public, whether indoors or outdoors.
A large, laminated safety glass functions as a sneeze guard, and an electric window allows operator/passenger interaction and can be closed quickly and easily.
Replacing the current train control system, which is more than 48 years old, with Hitachi’s new CBTC system allows BART to safely operate the trains on tighter schedules and at more closely spaced intervals.
Over the next few weeks, customers will see new signage at transit stations, on vehicles, and online, designed to remind passengers of improved sanitization and cleaning procedures put in place to further enhance their safety.
The agency unveils its reNEW Plan, which outlines a rollout of onboard PPE, social distancing requirements, air filters, and protective shields for bus operators.
The plan was crafted using guidance and best practices from the California Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization, as well as other transit agencies from around the world.
The agency used many of the principles in the “8 Can’t Wait” campaign and as a guideline for the policy changes.