The city of Phoenix’s Public Transit Department has recently added an administrator to introduce bus rapid transit (BRT) under the city’s voter-approved Phoenix Transportation 2050 plan (T2050). Mike James joins the department as the city’s first BRT Administrator, after having spent the last four and a half years planning and managing rail and transit […]
On December 18, 2017, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will take full effect. This mandate aims to make it “faster and easier to accurately track, manage and share records of duty status (RODS) data.” It applies to interstate operators, hazmat carriers, vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or more, and most fleets using RODS. If the […]
On May 8, 2017, Proterra announced the addition of the Proterra Diagnostic Tool and the Proterra Cold Weather Package to their growing suite of products and services. The Diagnostic Tool is an industry first: the only diagnostic platform that allows technicians to access all vehicle systems in one place, with one intuitive interface. A simple dashboard […]
REV Group and Ryder Collaborate to Provide a New, Five-Star Nationwide Maintenance Program For REV Bus Dealers & Their Customers – REV Group REV Group announced today that it has established a new service partnership with Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions. Under a Ryder SelectCare […]
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) applauds Congress for completing negotiations on the fiscal year (FY) 2017 appropriations bill and including significant support for federal public transportation programs. We urge Congress to pass this legislation expeditiously so it can be sent to President Trump for his signature. This appropriations bill would fully fund federal public […]
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the winners of the 2017 Bus Safety & Security Excellence Awards today at the opening session of the annual APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference in Reno, NV. “Congratulations to these public transportation systems for implementing successful, innovative safety and security programs that serve as a model to the […]
Luminator Technology Group (LTG) today introduced it’s full-color LED 5mm pitch stationary display sign system. Available in single or double-sided versions in NEMA 4X enclosures, this fine-pitch model is rugged, reliable, and impressively readable. Some of the key features of the display system include: Built-in audio broadcast capabilities for prerecorded and real-time messages. Text to […]
Leading industry innovation with Living Lab Coalition partners, Proterra expands safety research Burlingame, Calif. – May 2, 2017 – Today Proterra, the leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, announced the company is initiating the industry’s first autonomous bus program with the University of Nevada, Reno and its Living Lab Coalition partners that includes the Regional […]
NOTICE JEFFERSON LINES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR RETROFIT WORK ON OVER THE ROAD DIESEL POWERED BUSES Proposal No. 4272017 Jefferson Partners L. P. (dba) Jefferson Lines with administrative offices located at 2100 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, is requesting proposals for retrofit/refurbishment of six (6) over the road buses as identified in the […]
Weymouth — The reality of today’s threat levels forces transit agencies to develop strategies concerning terrorism. The very nature of public transit systems—their open design, multiple access points and heavy volume of passengers—makes them hard to defend. The string of recent terrorist plots, including the latest out of Russia, validates the need to assess how […]