Over the past 25 years Avail has established itself as a leader in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems for public transit by providing industry leading technologies and unsurpassed customer service. Founded on January 1st of 1999 by Dorsey Houtz, and co-founders David Matta and Mike Lynn (both retired), Avail has always had a customer […]
By Nicholas Gwynne When selecting the right seating for bus fleets, it is important to identify the primary use of the fleet, as well as the types of passengers who will be on board. When selecting the right seating for bus fleets, it is important to identify the primary use of the fleet, as […]
Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), today announced a new contract with Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the purchase of 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches. The initial purchase for the contract included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, which were added to MCI’s Q3 2024 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 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 […]