The course features 29 programs that comply with the latest FTA requirements for a Public Transit Agency Safety Plan.
The awards represent the highest ever funding level for these critical safety grants.
The agency used many of the principles in the “8 Can’t Wait” campaign and as a guideline for the policy changes.
Training and education on interacting with vulnerable populations, would improve both the operator and the passenger experience.
Many things are changing in our industry and surely there is more to come. One thing that should never change is the need for a well-trained new bus operator candidate and having training programs in place to discourage operators from seeking other employment.
The programs in the new course are focused based on the desired outcomes from the training.
The Community Benefits Framework will complement local agreements that New Flyer establishes with transit agencies and community partners across America.
Santiago Osorio will serve as deputy chief, bus operations, while George Wright was promoted to deputy chief, rail operations.
Video celebrates one of TriMet's newest MAX rail employees, Ben Meigs, whose sixth-grade basketball team was coached by TriMet Rail Training Supervisor Anthony Herring. The lessons coach Herring taught young Meigs went beyond basketball and lasted for years, with the mentorship resuming now at the agency.
During a press briefing at the show, the company showed off its latest offerings, discussed its new electric coach, and more.