IndyGo (Indianapolis, IN) was recently announced as the 2024 Certificate of Merit Winner for the Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards at the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Mobility Conference, in Portland, OR. APTA’s Bus Safety, Security and Emergency Management Awards recognize transit organizations for their innovative and proactive programs. “IndyGo has developed a systematic, proactive approach to provide…
Read More >>More communities in British Columbia will benefit from new electric buses and charging infrastructure. Sixty-six electric buses are on order from two pre-qualified suppliers, Nova Bus and New Flyer. Additionally, nine communities throughout BC have transit electrification infrastructure projects getting started. “In total, BC Transit expects to install approximately 134 new electric bus charging points…
Read More >>On Friday, May 17, 2024, Laketran (Lake County, OH) will be offering free rides to passengers who ride their bikes to the bus stop as part of National Bike to Work Day. In an effort to encourage healthy and environmental friendly commuting options, passengers on Local Routes 1-9 and Park-n-Ride Routes 10-12 who ride their…
Read More >>WeGo Public Transit (Nashville, TN) has promoted Patrick Hester to the position of Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Assets & Infrastructure. He joined WeGo as a Bus Operator in 2017, and rose through the ranks, serving most recently as Facilities Manager. “Patrick is a dedicated professional with a proven record of providing superior leadership and…
Read More >>Cincinnati Metro has announced that Brandy Jones, APR, has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at Southwest Ohio’s largest transit system. Jones serves as the agency’s spokesperson and is responsible for functions that promote and spread awareness around the transit system’s initiatives and service offerings, including overseeing media relations, marketing and…
Read More >>BAE Systems and Cummins Inc., have announced plans to collaborate on the integration and certification of a B hybrid-compatible diesel engine and hybrid electric drivetrain for the transit market, targeted for launch in 2027. “The hybrid electric solution will continue to provide transit agencies with a proven and cost-effective technology that reduces fuel use and…
Read More >>The Bay Area Transportation Authority (Traverse City, MI) is celebrating Earth Week with the delivery of the agency’s first all-electric public transit vehicles. BATA recently received four Ford Transit electric vans and expects delivery of two more electric vans equipped with mobility lifts later this year. The vehicles were purchased using state and federal transit…
Read More >>In April, riders on Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) fixed and flex route buses traveling to and from Downtown Redding can ask the bus operator for a free 24-hour coupon to ride Redding Bikeshare. Many docks are near or at Downtown Redding bus stops, making getting to and from bus stops and their destinations easier,…
Read More >>Cincinnati Metro was honored with the prestigious Transit System of the Year Award at the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Civil Rights Transportation Symposium. This recognition highlights Metro’s commitment to fostering tangible, measurable contracting opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses. “The Transit System of the Year Award serves as a testament to Metro’s tireless efforts in…
Read More >>The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently honored EBT Inc., with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security. EBT Inc., one of several private bus companies contracted by Suffolk Transit to provide fixed-route services, is one of only five transit entities nationwide to receive this recognition this year. “The Gold Standard Award symbolizes EBT Inc.’s commitment to its passengers,…
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