June 2018

Tolar
Shelter mockup after 5af1d60dc5d0c
Shelter mockup after 5af1d60dc5d0c
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Branded Transit Shelters and Signage Leveraged as BRT Elements for Gary, Indiana’s New Broadway Metro Express Rapid Bus Service

June 4, 2018
GPTC launched the first BRT style project for the agency, the corridor was selected because it was a high-frequency area that was poised for future development.
Amtrak
Siemens has worked to implement technology for the upcoming PTC and safety management systems.
Siemens has worked to implement technology for the upcoming PTC and safety management systems.
Siemens has worked to implement technology for the upcoming PTC and safety management systems.
Siemens has worked to implement technology for the upcoming PTC and safety management systems.
Siemens has worked to implement technology for the upcoming PTC and safety management systems.
Technology

Latest in Heavy Rail Vehicles

June 4, 2018
More agencies are looking to implement heavy rail into their systems. As suppliers continue to develop both rail cars and the technology within them, allowing for improved safety...
Metro
Metro St. Louis was recognized for successful asset management by the FTA.
Metro St. Louis was recognized for successful asset management by the FTA.
Metro St. Louis was recognized for successful asset management by the FTA.
Metro St. Louis was recognized for successful asset management by the FTA.
Metro St. Louis was recognized for successful asset management by the FTA.
Management

Improving Asset Management

June 4, 2018
With the transit asset management rule introduced how can agencies work to meet this new mandate? The FTA has information in place to assist agencies, including best practices...
Koppers
Koppers Inc. CENTER LINER
Koppers Inc. CENTER LINER
Koppers Inc. CENTER LINER
Koppers Inc. CENTER LINER
Koppers Inc. CENTER LINER
Rail

June Product Feature: Rail Vehicles Components

June 4, 2018
For the latest in rail vehicles and components visit MassTransitmag.com/directory/rail
MBTA
The Chelsea line has stations placed in a higher capacity areas.
The Chelsea line has stations placed in a higher capacity areas.
The Chelsea line has stations placed in a higher capacity areas.
The Chelsea line has stations placed in a higher capacity areas.
The Chelsea line has stations placed in a higher capacity areas.
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Exploring the Different Aspects of BRT

June 4, 2018
Transit agencies have to balance the bus rapid transit characteristics they want with what they can afford and with what the cities they operate through can commit.

More content from June 2018

Caltrain
Since 2004, Caltrain ridership has more than doubled.
Since 2004, Caltrain ridership has more than doubled.
Since 2004, Caltrain ridership has more than doubled.
Since 2004, Caltrain ridership has more than doubled.
Since 2004, Caltrain ridership has more than doubled.
Rail

Modernization: How Caltrain Will Meet Growing Demand

June 4, 2018
Caltrain continues to see increased ridership. The $2 billion CalMod Program will create the potential for its service to grow to meet the region's long-term demands.
HNTB Corp.
Brookville Equipment Corp. delivered the first of five streetcar vehicles to Milwaukee for The Hop on March 26, 2018.
Brookville Equipment Corp. delivered the first of five streetcar vehicles to Milwaukee for The Hop on March 26, 2018.
Brookville Equipment Corp. delivered the first of five streetcar vehicles to Milwaukee for The Hop on March 26, 2018.
Brookville Equipment Corp. delivered the first of five streetcar vehicles to Milwaukee for The Hop on March 26, 2018.
Brookville Equipment Corp. delivered the first of five streetcar vehicles to Milwaukee for The Hop on March 26, 2018.
Rail

Milwaukee’s New Streetcar Will Provide Transit, Economic Development

June 4, 2018
When Milwaukee city officials envisioned a new streetcar system that would start in downtown area neighborhoods, they not only saw a way to move residents, employees and visitors...
RTC
The RTC recently launched a pilot program called Ride On-Demand with Lyft for a small select group of Paratransit riders. Rides can be scheduled directly through the Lyft app.
The RTC recently launched a pilot program called Ride On-Demand with Lyft for a small select group of Paratransit riders. Rides can be scheduled directly through the Lyft app.
The RTC recently launched a pilot program called Ride On-Demand with Lyft for a small select group of Paratransit riders. Rides can be scheduled directly through the Lyft app.
The RTC recently launched a pilot program called Ride On-Demand with Lyft for a small select group of Paratransit riders. Rides can be scheduled directly through the Lyft app.
The RTC recently launched a pilot program called Ride On-Demand with Lyft for a small select group of Paratransit riders. Rides can be scheduled directly through the Lyft app.
Technology

Ride On-Demand: RTC of Southern Nevada & Lyft Partner on Paratransit Pilot Program

June 4, 2018
As transportation options continue to evolve, public transit and Paratransit services need to evolve, to. Integrating modern mobility solutions will keep people moving efficiently...
RTC
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada General Manager Tina Quigley.
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada General Manager Tina Quigley.
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada General Manager Tina Quigley.
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada General Manager Tina Quigley.
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada General Manager Tina Quigley.
Bus

Best Practices: Paratransit Innovation & Efficiency

June 4, 2018
Industry leaders share their experience on innovative programs for providing paratransit services, as well as ways in which they improved their operation's efficiency.
The New Mexico attorney general's office worked in concert with the transit agency on a public awareness campaign.
The New Mexico attorney general's office worked in concert with the transit agency on a public awareness campaign.
The New Mexico attorney general's office worked in concert with the transit agency on a public awareness campaign.
The New Mexico attorney general's office worked in concert with the transit agency on a public awareness campaign.
The New Mexico attorney general's office worked in concert with the transit agency on a public awareness campaign.
Safety & Security

Transit Industry Tackles Human Trafficking

May 24, 2018
Recent legislative victories combined with ongoing investment in employee training and public awareness are helping to stymie this heinous form of modern-day slavery.
Nexus Alpha
NAL Big Data
NAL Big Data
NAL Big Data
NAL Big Data
NAL Big Data
Technology

Big Data Will Raise the Bar for Rail Services

May 5, 2018
We have a generation that demands to know what is happening in real-time and the technology for rail providers to deliver on this expectation is there today.
Citibus
Citibus has installed cameras on all fixed-route buses, including six inside the vehicle.
Citibus has installed cameras on all fixed-route buses, including six inside the vehicle.
Citibus has installed cameras on all fixed-route buses, including six inside the vehicle.
Citibus has installed cameras on all fixed-route buses, including six inside the vehicle.
Citibus has installed cameras on all fixed-route buses, including six inside the vehicle.
Safety & Security

Dramatic Dip in Accidents for Texas Transit Agency

April 26, 2018
Cameras, training and communication help Citibus Lubbock achieve more than a 30-percent reduction in accidents — and it keeps getting better.
VTA
VTA's electric buses and the charging pilot program were on display at a news conference at VTA’s Cerone Bus Yard Thursday, April 19.
VTA's electric buses and the charging pilot program were on display at a news conference at VTA’s Cerone Bus Yard Thursday, April 19.
VTA's electric buses and the charging pilot program were on display at a news conference at VTA’s Cerone Bus Yard Thursday, April 19.
VTA's electric buses and the charging pilot program were on display at a news conference at VTA’s Cerone Bus Yard Thursday, April 19.
VTA's electric buses and the charging pilot program were on display at a news conference at VTA’s Cerone Bus Yard Thursday, April 19.
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VTA Pilots Smart Charging System with Rollout of New Electric Buses

April 23, 2018
Charging pilot project to serve as major case study for transit agencies throughout the country as they look to charge electric fleets while reducing the impact on the electricity...
InnoTrans 2018
InnoTrans 2018
InnoTrans 2018
InnoTrans 2018
InnoTrans 2018
Rail

The Future of Mobility: InnoTrans 2018

April 18, 2018
InnoTrans 2018 - International Trade Fair for Transport Technology Innovative Components - Vehicles – Systems Berlin, September 18 - 21 , 2018.
ABB
Opportunity charging can help break down the charging process into smaller (perhaps more frequent) bites spread out during the day.
Opportunity charging can help break down the charging process into smaller (perhaps more frequent) bites spread out during the day.
Opportunity charging can help break down the charging process into smaller (perhaps more frequent) bites spread out during the day.
Opportunity charging can help break down the charging process into smaller (perhaps more frequent) bites spread out during the day.
Opportunity charging can help break down the charging process into smaller (perhaps more frequent) bites spread out during the day.
Bus

Demand Charges, and How to Mitigate Them

April 16, 2018
Lowering transit system utility bills starts with understanding how they’re calculated.