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HDR selected to design North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT Corridor

  The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Key destinations include the North […]

The City of Oklahoma City appoints new Director of Public Transportation and Parking

Craig Freeman, City Manager of Oklahoma City, has named Jesse Rush administrator of the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) and Director of the City of Oklahoma City’s Public Transportation and Parking Department. Rush, the former EMBARK Assistant Director of Operations, replaces Jason Ferbrache, who has served in a dual role as Oklahoma City’s […]

Madison’s Metro Transit and Masabi launch Tap to Ride account-based ticketing system

Metro Transit, the primary provider of bus services throughout the City of Madison and its surrounding suburbs, and Masabi, the company delivering Fare Payments-as-a-Service through its open platform Justride, today announced the launch of an innovative, next-generation fare payment system across Metro Transit’s entire network, including its new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. The system […]

DART gains a presence in North Dallas with lease agreement at Knoll Trail Crossing

In alignment with its ongoing rollout of the Silver Line Regional Rail project, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has signed a 10-year office lease at Knoll Trail Crossing.  The office building is adjacent to Knoll Trail Station, one of two Dallas stops along the DART Silver Line route, and less than a mile from the […]

INIT to Supply Advanced Charge Management Solution to New York MTA Using CarMedialab Technology

  In partnership with New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Guth DeConzo Construction Management, INIT will supply a cloud-based charge management solution using CarMedialab technologies to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This smart charging project will support MTA’s electrification plans in one of the world’s largest cities. The project aims to transform four depots […]

RATP Dev USA Secures Visalia Transit Contract, Expands Footprint in California

RATP Dev USA, a leader in public transit operations, has been awarded a significant new contract to manage the Visalia Transit system in California. This five-year contract, which includes the potential for five additional option years, begins on October 1, 2024, and represents a major milestone for the company, marking its largest contract in the state. Under […]

Trans-Bridge Lines takes delivery of four MCI J4500 buses

  Trans-Bridge Lines has taken delivery of four new MCI J4500 buses. The buses join the Trans-Bridge fleet for a total of 32 motorcoaches. Three of the buses will be integrated into the company’s New York City line run service. Each of three white commuter buses, 481, 482, and 483, can comfortably accommodate up to […]

DART Announces Fall Campaign, Live Green Ride Clean; demonstrates commitment to system cleanliness and maintenance

Earlier this year, Dallas Area Rapid (DART) launched their, Point B, Strategic Plan, with several key goals that aim to ensure the organization is the first-in-mind mobility partner for residents across the service area. As part of this, the organization has launched a new campaign: Live Green, Ride Clean. This effort addresses the cleanliness and overall maintenance of […]

King County Metro and INIT partner to elevate electric fleet management with CarMedialab Technology

  In a forward-thinking move to enhance the efficiency and reliability of its electric fleet operations, King County Metro (KCM) has entered a five-year partnership with INIT to provide an advanced vehicle health monitoring system and smart charge management system from CarMedialab, a member of the INIT Group. The cloud-based technologies will be conveyed across […]

ABC Companies Announces Strategic Acquisition of Van Hool Motorcoach Division by VDL Groep and Distribution Agreement to Transform the Transportation Sector

  ABC Companies is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of the Van Hool brand motorcoach division by VDL Groep, coupled with a 10-year exclusive distribution agreement. The acquisition by VDL, a distinguished international industrial family business founded in 1953 and headquartered in Brainport Eindhoven (NL), marks a significant step towards diversifying and enhancing Van […]