North County Transit – San Diego Railroad (NCTD) has achieved a major milestone by assuming direct management of its bus operations, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality transit service. NCTD has assumed these functions by directly hiring the previously contracted employees. “Today, we celebrate the first time in 50 years that […]
TransLink is expanding its battery-electric bus fleet by more than 100 buses, with the approval of significant funding by Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors. This investment will improve bus service for customers by supporting long-term service growth, expanding charging capabilities, and diversifying the transit fleet. The newly allocated $479 million will enable the replacement of […]
Raleigh’s New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is moving forward. On July 1, Raleigh City Council awarded the bid for Package 1 to Rifenburg North Carolina, LLC in the amount of $28,664,500. The City received multiple bids on the groundbreaking project. Raleigh’s BRT project is the first-of-its kind in North Carolina. The […]
Surviving the 100 Deadliest Days on the Road with Fleet Technology By: Erin Gilchrist Every summer, something shifts on our roads — and not in a good way. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, traffic gets more chaotic, distractions go through the roof, and speed limits turn into suggestions. You’ve got teen drivers mixing with […]
Cloud computing has fundamentally reshaped the way modern industries operate, but for public transit agencies, its transformative potential is just beginning to be fully realized. Transit operations are growing increasingly complex, demanding real-time adaptability, tighter budgetary oversight, and seamless data integration across systems. At Avail Technologies, we’ve seen firsthand how cloud-based solutions can deliver […]
`A Leader’s Guide to Effectively Managing Electronic Device Policies and Mitigating Associated Risks in Transportation By Brian Dickson Reflecting on my career as a leader in the ground transportation industry, one of the most challenging aspects of managing risk has been addressing the growing prevalence of electronic devices. What began with cell phone usage has […]
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has been supporting transit riders of Ohio since 1974, providing nearly 12 million passenger trips annually across a 562 square mile service area with approximately 3,000 active transit stops and serving Central Ohio for over 50 years. In mid-2023, COTA was looking to upgrade their CAD/AVL software solution […]
By Joseph Lucci In the charter and motorcoach industry, disorganization is a silent killer. Operators are focused on Maintaining their fleet, hiring drivers, adhering to DOT Compliance, etc. Often times, not being able to harness leads and cultivate new business. Missed quotes, scattered compliance documents, and lost emails chip away at profits and […]
By Brandon Buchanon The Bus Industry Safety Council (BISC) and the Bus Maintenance & Repair Council (BusMARC) are organizations sponsored by the American Bus Association (ABA) and several supporting partners committed to motorcoach safety. The safety of our passengers, drivers and buses is the number one priority for our industry. Fortunately, we have a […]
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced the award of nearly $1 million in transportation planning grants as part of a newly launched effort to identify and develop local transportation solutions that will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles that impact communities. The eMobility planning grant program builds upon the […]