Complete Coach Works (CCW) recently announced the completion of Foothill Transit’s project to rehab and repaint 30 articulated buses. The 60-foot buses have been repowered with new Cummins ISLG 320 horsepower engines. Rebuilt Allison B500R Gen V transmissions were included on an as-needed basis. In addition, work included an upgrade to the bus cooling system […]
Distinctive Systems, a leading supplier of management software for coach, bus and tour operators, is currently seeking applicants for an Implementation, Training and Support Specialist based in the U.S. Here are the job description and requirements listed by the company: This position will involve frequent travel throughout North America providing in-depth consulting in the use […]
New Flyer of America Inc. announced on March 25 that New York City Transit (NYCT), part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has awarded New Flyer with a contract for 15 low floor 60-foot Xcelsior CHARGE™ battery-electric, zero-emission, heavy-duty transit buses (or a total of 30 equivalent units(EUs)). The order supports NYCT’s efforts to develop […]
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FTA have extended the nomination period for the 2019 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards (TPEA) Program to Friday, April 5, 2019. TPEA recognizes outstanding initiatives across the country to develop, plan, and implement innovative transportation planning practices and provides a unique opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding work performed […]
With 440 kWh of onboard storage, the Proterra Catalyst sets standard of excellence for range, energy efficiency and durability for electric bus Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, recently announced that the Proterra Catalyst® E2 35-foot bus has successfully completed the safety, structural strength and distortion tests at the Altoona Bus Research and […]
Minnesota Department of Transportation joins Smart Growth America’s artist-in-residence program, by hosting a Community Vitality Fellow to creatively meet the agency’s goals of promoting economic vitality, improving safety, supporting multimodal transportation systems and creating healthier communities. A Community Vitality Fellow will spend a year working with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to help develop […]
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. recently announced a new, industry-wide campaign focused on educating small-to-medium sized fleets on the advantages of retreads. The campaign will launch at the 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Atlanta – home to trucking’s leading fleet professionals, vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. The Fleets We […]
As a leading supplier of tires and solutions for future mobility, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced on March 21 a new pilot program with Envoy Technologies, a provider of shared on-demand, community-based electric vehicles (EVs). The pilot, which launched early this year, is testing services aimed at minimizing operational downtime for vehicle fleets. Goodyear’s […]
Innovative Transit Workforce Development FY 2012 Summative Evaluation Report Now Available To help address transit workforce challenges, FTA awarded more than $7 million to 16 innovative transit workforce development projects in FY 2012. A Summary Evaluation Report of those projects is now available. This investment identified promising innovative models for workforce development, including: 1) projects that support […]
With Congress looking to move an infrastructure bill forward this spring, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) released new research identifying at least $232 billion in critical public transportation investments. The findings were unveiled as part of a report that was released for the first time at APTA’s annual legislative conference on March 18, shedding light […]