Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is designing a new bus network to better serve the residents of North Texas, both now and in the future. Transit riders, employers, stakeholders and community leaders will be surveyed by DART about a new system that works best for their needs through a series of webinars and town hall […]
In response to COVID-19, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that it will give transit agencies more time to meet the requirements of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) regulation. “We understand that many transit agencies are experiencing disruptions to normal operating procedures during the COVID-19 public health emergency […]
As thousands of operators were forced off the roads in mid-March, ABC Companies turned its focus to shaping solutions that navigate the “how” of operating in this new reality. Putting effective safeguards and protocols in place designed to ensure the comfort and security of drivers and passengers will be paramount in the post-COVID environment. With […]
Introducing CLEANS Sanitization, Disinfection and Contact Limitation Products — Now Available. As thousands of operators were forced off the roads in mid-March, ABC Companies turned its focus to shaping solutions that navigate the “how” of operating in this new reality. Putting effective safeguards and protocols in place designed to ensure the comfort and security of […]
Trapeze Group, a global leader in the delivery of advanced transit technology and tools, and Masabi, the company bringing Fare Payments-as-a-Service (FPaaS) to public transit, today announced a strategic collaboration to offer transit agencies an integrated fare payment solution to help revolutionize the rider experience and change the way public transit agencies deliver Mobility-as-a-Service to […]
MCI to help operators empower zero emissions green goals with battery electric J4500e, installation of its first HVC charger in California Motor Coach Industries (MCI), which begins its battery-electric rollout in the coming months, is marking Earth Day with an essential project — installation of its first heavy-duty vehicle charger at its San Francisco Bay […]
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal partners to provide guidance to the public transportation industry in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Today, FTA posted a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19 on its website that cover Civil Rights, Program Oversight reviews, the Coronavirus Aid, […]
Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) paratransit drivers and the Catholic Charities of Dallas Brady Center have teamed up to start delivering meals to seniors. The Brady Center closed its doors to the public due to the COVID-19 mandate to shelter-in-place, but they continue to serve up to 130 seniors a day by delivering as many […]
AMPLY’s EV Charging Software maximizes savings and vehicle uptime for Municipal and Commercial Electric Vehicle Fleets Supporting California’s goal to transition all public transit agencies to 100% zero-emission bus fleets by 2040, AMPLY Power is managing the charging of electric buses for Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, operating under the name Tri Delta Transit. AMPLY […]
American Seating, a North American leader of transportation seating products, has started making medical-grade masks to help with the COVID-19 response. The H600 isolation masks are being made for Spectrum Health, the largest hospital system in West Michigan. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based American Seating anticipates making approximately 2,000 masks per week. The company plans to make […]