Cincinnati (OH) Metro has announced that Khaled Shammout has been promoted to Deputy Innovation and Vision Officer, effective immediately. Shammout will continue to oversee strategic planning, transit network planning and scheduling, transit infrastructure fund program, right-of-way and transit centers design and construction. “Shammout has more than 30 years of transit experience in the public and…
Read More >>
Laketran has announced the winners of their 2025 Design a Bus Wrap art contest. Lily Walker, a sophomore at Mentor (OH) High School, won first prize for her design entry themed, “50 Years Of A Cleaner, Greener, Lake County!” As the top winner, Walker’s design will be displayed on one of Laketran’s Dial-a-Ride buses for…
Read More >>
The electric transformation of Pace Suburban Bus (Arlington Heights, IL) recently reached a major milestone when state and local officials joined agency leaders to break ground on the renovation of Pace’s North Division Garage. The project will create the region’s first bus facility designed to support an all-electric fleet and move forward Pace’s transition to a zero-emission…
Read More >>
By Melinda Metzger, Executive Director, Pace Suburban Bus Transit agencies increasingly are tasked with evolving their operations while maintaining fiscal responsibility. As transit agencies that operate hundreds of vehicles, we also feel the desire to embrace sustainability and capitalize on ever-changing transportation technology. This undoubtedly makes a transition to alternative fuel — such as battery-electric,…
Read More >>
By Harrell Kerkhoff, Busline Magazine editor Located on the western bank of the Potomac River, approximately seven miles south of downtown Washington, D.C, the city of Alexandria, VA, is of great U.S. historical significance, a vibrant tourist destination, and home to many residents who work for the federal government and make their way to the nation’s…
Read More >>At a recent Pace Board of Directors meeting, the agency reported continued strong ridership growth as faster, more frequent service continues to benefit riders throughout the region. In 2024, Pace’s system ridership increased by 14.6% compared to 2023, and that upward trend continues into 2025. In January alone, Pace carried just under 1.8 million rides…
Read More >>The Redding (CA) Area Bus Authority (RABA) now offers free Wi-Fi on all RABA fixed-route and Runabout buses as well as at the Downtown Passenger Terminal. This new feature enables passengers to stay connected, get work done, or enjoy entertainment while commuting. In addition to free Wi-Fi, RABA has also recently introduced a new micro-transit…
Read More >>
New Flyer of America Inc. (New Flyer), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), recently announced a contract award for a mix of zero-emission (ZEBs) and hybrid buses involving the Washington (DC) Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro). The contract encompasses up to 500 buses, adding to New Flyer’s fourth-quarter 2024 backlog. This includes a firm…
Read More >>
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Acting Director James Jennings recently joined Pace Suburban Bus and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) at Pace’s new state-of-the-art Markham Campus Bus Acceptance Facility to celebrate a $27 million award to Pace for the purchase of electric buses and $31.25 million to the RTA (for…
Read More >>
IndyGo (Indianapolis, IN) has announced Lisa Soard as its new director of communications. She’s filling the role vacated by Carrie Black after her promotion to chief public affairs officer late last year. Soard has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic communications and public relations across various sectors. As IndyGo’s director of communications, Soard…
Read More >>
Subscribe!
Sign up to receive our industry publications for FREE!
