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  • November 2019

    Mass Transit is the only direct-request publication in the industry that is 100% dedicated to public transportation by producing first-hand in-depth profiles of transit agencies, transit operations, and transit systems managers and management.
    Mike Choat
    Mike Choat
    Mike Choat
    Mike Choat
    Mike Choat
    Maintenance

    NRC Chairman's Column: Looking forward - 2020 NRC Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition and the NRC’s ongoing efforts on FRA Part 243

    Nov. 11, 2019
    The rail contractors association is gearing up for another successful 2020 conference with presentations scheduled from many West Coast agencies.
    Omnitrans
    Omnitrans' audible turn signals are equipped with a strobe light that flashes in conjunction with the announcement.
    Omnitrans' audible turn signals are equipped with a strobe light that flashes in conjunction with the announcement.
    Omnitrans' audible turn signals are equipped with a strobe light that flashes in conjunction with the announcement.
    Omnitrans' audible turn signals are equipped with a strobe light that flashes in conjunction with the announcement.
    Omnitrans' audible turn signals are equipped with a strobe light that flashes in conjunction with the announcement.
    Safety & Security

    A robust safety culture enhances an entire system

    Nov. 11, 2019
    By creating solutions, using consistent messaging and implementing technology and equipment improvements, Omnitrans maintains high safety standards.
    Palm Tran
    The Palm Tran Connection evacuated disabled individuals to the special needs shelter in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Hurricane Dorian this past September.
    The Palm Tran Connection evacuated disabled individuals to the special needs shelter in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Hurricane Dorian this past September.
    The Palm Tran Connection evacuated disabled individuals to the special needs shelter in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Hurricane Dorian this past September.
    The Palm Tran Connection evacuated disabled individuals to the special needs shelter in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Hurricane Dorian this past September.
    The Palm Tran Connection evacuated disabled individuals to the special needs shelter in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Hurricane Dorian this past September.
    Management

    Best Practices: Emergency Response

    Nov. 11, 2019
    Transit providers must remain prepared for action should an emergency of any kind arise.
    Bi-State Development
    St. Clair County Transit District recently completed a project that upgraded lighting at all Illinois Metrolink stations.
    St. Clair County Transit District recently completed a project that upgraded lighting at all Illinois Metrolink stations.
    St. Clair County Transit District recently completed a project that upgraded lighting at all Illinois Metrolink stations.
    St. Clair County Transit District recently completed a project that upgraded lighting at all Illinois Metrolink stations.
    St. Clair County Transit District recently completed a project that upgraded lighting at all Illinois Metrolink stations.
    Rail

    Considering the Rail Passenger Purview

    Nov. 11, 2019
    Delivering reliable service is one aspect of retaining rail ridership but addressing riders’ perceptions of that service and the environment in which it occurs could help bolster...
    Wendel Companies
    The exterior of CTDOT's Waterbury facility.
    The exterior of CTDOT's Waterbury facility.
    The exterior of CTDOT's Waterbury facility.
    The exterior of CTDOT's Waterbury facility.
    The exterior of CTDOT's Waterbury facility.
    Facilities

    Going Vertical: The Upside of Multi-Level Transit Facilities

    Nov. 11, 2019
    Thinking vertical about facilities can offer a solution to meet cost and location requirements while ensuring the facility meets its intended needs.

    More content from November 2019

    ITT Veam
    ITT Veam’s CIR M12 Connector with Blue Generation Plating.
    ITT Veam’s CIR M12 Connector with Blue Generation Plating.
    ITT Veam’s CIR M12 Connector with Blue Generation Plating.
    ITT Veam’s CIR M12 Connector with Blue Generation Plating.
    ITT Veam’s CIR M12 Connector with Blue Generation Plating.
    Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

    Three Connector Technologies Building the Future of Rail

    Oct. 29, 2019
    Modern connector technologies are helping to make a seamless rail experience between Point A and Point B easier than ever to achieve.
    CALSTART
    Fred Silver, vice president of CALSTART
    Fred Silver, vice president of CALSTART
    Fred Silver, vice president of CALSTART
    Fred Silver, vice president of CALSTART
    Fred Silver, vice president of CALSTART
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Zero-Emission buses track healthy early growth, hotspots emerge in West, Midwest, Florida

    Oct. 17, 2019
    America’s zero-emission bus fleet is on the move and while still in early adoption stages, the strong year-to-year growth tells an important story: ZEBs are being adopted in all...
    Keolis North America
    Keolis North America CEO Clément Michel.
    Keolis North America CEO Clément Michel.
    Keolis North America CEO Clément Michel.
    Keolis North America CEO Clément Michel.
    Keolis North America CEO Clément Michel.
    Management

    Keolis North America set to expand Boston headquarters; establish greater regional controls

    Oct. 16, 2019
    The Boston head office will centralize several roles while providing greater support to regional operations. Keolis believes this business model will spur collaboration, innovation...
    moovel
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    Thumbnail Moovel Rewards App 01
    Thumbnail Moovel Rewards App 01
    Thumbnail Moovel Rewards App 01
    Thumbnail Moovel Rewards App 01
    Mobile Applications

    Moovel’s loyalty and rewards program aims to connect communities through incentivized transit use

    Sept. 23, 2019
    The company’s Loyalty and Rewards Merchant Solutions is designed to benefit riders, transit providers and local business communities.