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    • November 2018

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    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    Flooring That Moves With Mass Transit

    Tasha Hughes
    Nov. 19, 2018
    As mass transit becomes increasingly popular, particularly in urban settings, riders will demand a more pleasant travel experience. Coating-free rubber flooring provides tremendous...
    Mitchell Wood
    APTA hosted a PTC workshop to further educate on the emerging technologies.
    Safety & Security

    The State of Safety & Security

    Gregg Wartgow
    Nov. 9, 2018
    From PTC to cybersecurity, transit leaders discuss progress made on several key issues, along with what will remain a strategic focus heading into 2019.
    SEPTA
    Jim Fox, Assistant General Manager of System Safety, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
    Technology

    Best Practices: Operator & Passenger Safety

    Nov. 8, 2018
    Philadelphia, Penn.Jim FoxAssistant General Manager of System SafetySoutheastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthorityIn order for a transit organization to be successful, safety...
    Hyperlight Systems
    In 2016, Hyperlight Systems partnered with South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority, TransLink, to design and deploy the world’s first hands-free fare gate solution across Vancouver, BC.
    Fare Collection

    Public Private Partnership Between TransLink and Hyperlight Systems Results in the World’s First Hands-Free Fare Gate Solution

    Tamira Nasanbat
    Nov. 8, 2018
    Vancouver-based Hyperlight Systems offers a Smart-city platform for removing barriers and enabling universal accessibility for public transit.
    Southco
    Southco, Inc., E5 Cam Latch Series
    Safety & Security

    November Product Feature: Safety and Security

    Nov. 8, 2018
    View more of the latest safety and security products at www.masstransitmag.com/directory/safety-and-security

    More content from November 2018

    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    Siemens' Combino autonomous tram in Potsdam, Germany, can already master essential operating tasks in real road traffic, relying on Siemens Tram Assistant, the collision warning system.
    Technology

    InnoTrans 2018 Recap: The Future of Mobility

    Nov. 8, 2018
    “The Future of Mobility” was the theme of this year’s InnoTrans, the bi-annual international trade fair for the rail industry held by Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany.
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    The interior of Stadler's Metro Glasgow EMU has a continuous floor height throughout the passenger compartment.
    Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

    Customer Comfort in a Compact Design

    Sept. 20, 2018
    The Victorian tunnel system of the Glasgow Subway required a very compact vehicle design, while still meeting the customer requirements for comfort.
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    The Bombardier TALENT 3 battery-operated train made its maiden voyage at Bombardier's Hennigsdorf site. It is 50 percent quieter than modern diesel trains and sees peak values of 90 percent in the areas of efficiency and recyclability.
    Rail

    Battery-Electric EMU: The Green Alternative to Diesel Trains

    Sept. 20, 2018
    The Bombardier TALENT 3 battery electric multiple unit was premiered during InnoTrans 2018, showcasing its emission-free, energy-efficient, low-noise features.
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    Siemens' Combino autonomous tram in Potsdam, Germany, can already master essential operating tasks in real road traffic, relying on Siemens Tram Assistant, the collision warning system.
    Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

    World’s First Autonomous Tram

    Sept. 20, 2018
    Siemens Mobility, together with ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH, presented their research project on the world’s first autonomous tram on a 3.7-mile section of the tram network...
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    MOBILE-ITCS provides a warning if the remaining range or the charge level of an electric vehicle falls below a set threshold.
    Technology

    INIT: Ready for e-Mobility

    Sept. 20, 2018
    “Ready for e-mobility” was the theme for Init’s showcase at InnoTrans 2018.
    UITP
    UITP ( International Association of Public Transport) President Pere Calvet.
    Technology

    UITP's Calvet: Leading the Public Transportation Discussion Around the Globe

    Sept. 16, 2018
    UITP President Pere Calvet has been leading the organization for just over a year now and shares how they are at the forefront of helping public transportation evolve to move ...
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    Grafitti on a Class 376 Electrostar at Cannon Street station.
    Home

    Protecting the Investment of Public Transit with Specialty Films

    Sept. 13, 2018
    Developing strategies to improve safety, service life and reduce maintenance problems are essential to the longevity of a flourishing public transportation system and when planning...
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    Technology

    What’s Influencing Public Transit Ridership in North America?

    James Gooch
    Sept. 11, 2018
    While we are still in an age dominated by private car ownership in North America, we are starting to see a shift toward connected multimodal journeys, which will only get more...