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USDOT/FTA Finalizes National Regulation To Promote Transit Safety And Protect Transit Workers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced a final rule updating FTA’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASP) regulation, along with a newly revised National Public Transportation Safety Plan. “These major safety updates will make transit systems safer for transit workers and passengers nationwide, while providing workers more input in safety-making decisions through enhanced safety…
Read MoreTRC Co-founders Menno van der Zee And Alex Wallar Named To The Forbes 30 Under 30 List For Europe
The Routing Company (TRC), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform, has announced that co-founders Menno van der Zee and Alex Wallar have been named to the Forbes 2024 30 Under 30 list for Europe. The annual Forbes Under 30 list celebrates the “brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars” spanning multiple categories including arts…
Read MoreWeGo Link Made Easier For Planning Trips
WeGo Public Transit’s (Nashville, TN) riders can now access WeGo Link using the Transit app, helping them to plan bus trips with discounted rideshare connections. “WeGo Link offers subsidized Uber connections to transit stops within 13 service zones in Davidson County, TN. Riders can download a reusable voucher and receive up to $8 off each WeGo Link…
Read MoreBendix’s North American Headquarters Building Named Overall Winner Of Green Building Challenge
The latest achievement for the North American headquarters building of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix), located in Avon, OH, comes from close to home: The Cleveland 2030 District has named the facility the overall winner of its Green Building Challenge. The Cleveland 2030 District partners with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Ohio’s Northeast…
Read MoreThe Redding Area Bus Authority Introduces RABA Vanpool To Encourage Shared Rides For Commuters In Shasta County, CA
The Redding (CA) Area Bus Authority and Enterprise Mobility have launched a new partnership to move employees within, to, and from Shasta County, CA, by vanpool. “As businesses in the area grow and commute costs increase, RABA is improving the transit system to attract workers while reducing commuter expenses. In partnership with Commute with Enterprise,…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration And FTA Announce $17.6 Million To Help Communities Add Affordable Housing Near Transit
The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have announced $17.6 million in grants going to 20 communities in 16 states to support equitable transit-oriented development. With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning is helping communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing…
Read MoreAudio/Video, Entertainment & Security Systems Buyers Guide 2024
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Read MoreEditors Note – March/April 2024
Nominations are now open for Busline Magazine’s inaugural “Women To Recognize In Busing” award, which spotlights female leaders and executives whose accomplishments set a foundation for women in all levels of service to the bus industry. Entries are due August 1, 2024, and can be made by visiting buslinemag.com/women-to-recognize-in-busing/. Post-award coverage will take place in…
Read MoreElevating Sanitation Standards: Metro’s Approach To Fleet Cleanliness During Ridership Growth And Service Expansion
By Jeff Mundstock, Metro Director of Fleet and Facilities Over the past four years, service providers across various sectors have shared a common experience — the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly elevated the importance of sanitation standards. With the widespread use of social media and instant access to information, any service is now subject to heightened…
Read MoreNavigating The Road Ahead: Embracing Green Transformation In Motor Coach Transportation
By Jeremy Butzlaff, President of MTRWESTERN As the President of MTRWESTERN, a leading Pacific Northwest based motor coach company committed to innovation and sustainability, I am keenly aware of the pivotal role our industry plays in shaping the future of transportation. With the growing urgency to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, the adoption…
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