Categories: Bus, Management

Financial estimates for the project in 2019 were aspirational, but the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced ridership and increased costs — variables...

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Categories: Paratransit, Rail, Security and Safety

When completed, the $38 million project will make Erie Station fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Work includes the installation of a...

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Categories: Bus, Management, Rail

M.J. Maynard, vice chair of APTA and CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, testified before the U.S. House Transportation and...

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Categories: Alternative Fuels

Through three rounds of funding, the EPA program has allocated more than $2.8 billion for 8,427 electric school buses and 440 low-emissions propane buses....

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The grants support organizations that coordinate public transportation for underserved groups, allowing them to access healthcare, community services,...

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Categories: Rail, Security and Safety

The show got started with President/CEO Paul Skoutelas touting transit's successes and resiliency.

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Categories: Rail, Security and Safety, Technology

Made possible by grant funding from the CRISI program, this pioneering technology creates a better experience for drivers and pedestrians while increasing...

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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Incentives/Grants

The latest rebate award brings Zum’s total EPA funding to $58 Million in support of national clean bus initiative.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10222746/epa-awards-32m-to-zum-to-accelerate-school-bus-electrification

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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Incentives/Grants

The latest rebate award brings Zum’s total EPA funding to $58 Million in support of national clean bus initiative.

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Categories: Safety

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant awards are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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