Until about a year ago, the Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) rented space on a local 800 MHz trunking system and used a variety of radio makes/models to manage communications between dispatchers and bus drivers. However, this system was incurring roughly $35,000 a year for radios, installation, repairs and tower rent. Additionally, fifty bus radios […]
On Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of its new North American Headquarters building located at 424 Network Station, Chesapeake, Virginia. The grand opening ceremony will include a formal ribbon-cutting and guided tours of the 67,000 square foot facility, which was completed in June […]
State-of-the-art facility underscores Proterra’s commitment to local workforce development in LA County On July 26, joined by California Governor Jerry Brown, Proterra, a heavy-duty electric transportation company, officially commemorated opening its new Los Angeles manufacturing facility. With transit agencies across the country committing to zero-emission battery electric bus fleets, and Proterra leading this mass-market shift, […]
Krystal, REV Group’s luxury bus line, product lineup can now accommodate all applications and occasions with the newest addition of the Krystal Sprinter. Krystal began production of the Sprinter in May 2017 at REV’s Elkhart, Indiana manufacturing facility. Three distinct series of the Krystal Sprinter are available with endless options for your most specialized clientele. […]
Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, announced on July 20 an exploratory transportation project to optimize traffic flows for bus ridership and utilize data analytics to improve navigation at Texas A&M University through Aruba Wireless and Data Analytics. Texas A&M University is one of the largest universities in the […]
On Monday, July 17, TriMet (Tri-County Metropolitan Transit Authority), C-TRAN, and Portland Streetcar launched Hop FastpassTM – an electronic fare collection system implemented by INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. This regional e-fare system spans multiple agencies allowing transit riders to pay for trips on TriMet and C-TRAN buses, Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, WES Commuter […]
Vix Technology, a transport ticketing and payment solutions company, has been selected by three city partners in the Edmonton, Canada, metropolitan region, which includes the City of Edmonton, Strathcona County and City of St. Albert, to implement a new advanced Regional Smart Fare Solution (RSFS). The RSFS is a 15-year contract that will move the […]
Company founder Henry Ferrone with his team of drivers, circa 1930 After a successful 110-year run, the venerable Ferrone family of coach operators announced the sale of a major portion of their business in late June, saying they will no longer be operating buses in Chicago, IL, but have retained The Chicago Sightseeing Company. Aries […]
As the clock struck midnight on July 1st, Keolis Transit America took over the operations and maintenance of Foothill Transit-Pomona. Under the terms of the eight-year contract, announced in late April, Keolis is responsible for operating local fixed and express route transit services, including into downtown Los Angeles. Keolis pledged to improve operations and customer […]
APTA EXPO 2017, the world’s largest public transportation event, is headed to Atlanta, Georgia on October 9-11 with all you need to succeed in today’s competitive market. Meet 800+ global exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and services in the industry. Connect with 12,000+ industry peers to discover effective and inventive solutions for your business. Expand […]