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Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Security and Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions
Learn About the Industry’s Latest Trends, Network, and More at the Public Transit Conference

Register now for the inaugural installment of METRO Magazine’s PTC, which will be held in conjunction with the Government Fleet Expo & Conference at the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220842/learn-about-the-industrys-latest-trends-network-and-more-at-the-public-transit-c
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Walker-Ford Named Chair of Keolis North America's Board

In this position, she leads the executive committee and supports CEO David Scorey as Keolis continues to grow and serve its partners, passengers, and employees.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220722/walker-ford-named-chair-of-keolis-north-americas-board
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
SEPTA Retires Last Diesel Bus

With the retirement of the diesel buses, the authority transitions to a fleet comprised entirely of state-of-the-art electric and hybrid models.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220495/septa-retires-last-diesel-bus
Categories: Zero Emissions
GILLIG Partnering to Add Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

The GILLIG hydrogen fuel cell bus, which is currently in development with BAE System and Ballard Power Systems, will provide transit agencies with...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220421/gillig-partnering-to-add-hydrogen-fuel-cell-bus
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
NJTRANSIT Releases First-Ever Sustainability Plan

In accordance with NJ TRANSIT’s 10-Year Strategic Plan, “NJT2030,” the Sustainability Plan prioritizes environmental responsibility while also highlighting...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220412/njtransit-releases-first-ever-sustainability-plan
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Vicinity Granted Nasdaq Extension to Meet Minimum Bid Price Rule

As previously disclosed, the company was initially notified by Nasdaq on October 24, 2023 that the company was not in compliance with the Bid Price...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220403/vicinity-granted-nasdaq-extension-to-meet-minimum-bid-price-rule
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Cincinnati Metro Places 10 New GILLIG Hybrid Buses into Service

The fleet enhancements are at the forefront of Metro's sustainability efforts, which reflect a continued strategy toward greener, more efficient transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220339/cincinnati-metro-places-10-new-hybrid-electric-buses-into-service
Categories: Zero Emissions
FTA Recognizes 3 Agencies for Sustainability Efforts

The agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourages transit leaders to take bold actions and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220354/fta-recognizes-3-agencies-for-sustainability-efforts
Categories: Bus, Management, Technology, Zero Emissions
Pittsburgh Reveals Agency's First Climate Action Plan

The plan identifies short- and long-term steps PRT can take to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, production of greenhouse gases, and the negative...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220276/pittsburgh-reveals-agencys-first-climate-action-plan
Categories: Bus, Management, Zero Emissions
Q&A: DEI, Talent Acquisition, and More with Inez Evans

Evans is responsible for leading the national bus practice for transit and rail and for developing strategies associated with WSP’s thought leadership and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220229/qa-dei-talent-acquisition-and-more-with-inez-evans
Categories: Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
Caltrain Completes Electrification Testing to San Francisco

Last week, tests were conducted on the electric trains, overhead contact system, grounding, bonding, and existing infrastructure, specifically in the final...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220173/caltrain-completes-electrification-testing-to-san-francisco
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
IndyGo Debuts New RIDE Battery-Electric Buses for BRT Line

To further reduce emissions, the agency will produce a portion of the daily energy required to charge the rapid transit vehicles from the solar panels on...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10220077/indygo-debuts-new-ride-battery-electric-buses-for-brt-line
Categories: Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
Amtrak Releases RFI for Next Phase of Zero-Emissions

The step marks progress toward the company’s long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219995/amtrak-releases-rfi-for-next-phase-of-zero-emissions
Categories: Paratransit, Zero Emissions
New York MTA Unveils First-Ever Electric Paratransit Vehicle

The pilot, which includes 15 Ford electric vans and costs approximately $3 million, will begin making trips throughout the five boroughs today.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219924/new-york-mta-unveils-first-ever-electric-paratransit-vehicle
Categories: Rail, Zero Emissions
Caltrain, Partners Complete Successful Energization, Testing of Full 51-Mile Corridor

The milestone achievement in the Caltrain Electrification Project signifies major progress in expanding the agency’s ability to test electric trains at full...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219561/caltrain-partners-complete-successful-energization-testing-of-full-51-mile-corri
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Report Confirms Public Transit is Good for Northern Virginia’s Environment

The "Climate Benefits of Transit in Northern Virginia" report concludes that while personal vehicles are a major cause of pollution, riding trains and buses...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219536/report-confirms-public-transit-is-good-for-northern-virginias-environment
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Q&A: The Current State and Future of Zero-Emissions Buses

In a Q&A with Amanda DeGiorgi, sr. director, zero emissions fleet and facilities, at HNTB, she speaks about hurdles in implementation, the recent supply...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219474/qa-the-current-state-and-future-of-zero-emissions-buses
Categories: Bus, Management, Zero Emissions
Nova Bus Names New President

With extensive business and leadership experience within the Volvo Group, Paul Le Houillier will bring solid know-how and strategic vision to Nova Bus.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219144/nova-bus-names-new-president
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
EPA Releases New GHG Standards for Buses, Trucks

The standards will avoid one billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provide $13 billion in annualized net benefits to society related to public...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219146/epa-releases-new-ghg-standards-for-buses-trucks
Categories: Rail, Zero Emissions
Caltrain Retires 32 Diesel Passenger Railcars as Electrification Nears

Caltrain currently has eight of the eventual 23 electric trainsets on its property.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10219010/caltrain-retires-32-diesel-passenger-railcars-as-electrification-nears
Categories: Motorcoach, Zero Emissions
ABC Companies, Martin Energy Form Strategic Partnership

Leveraging MEG’s comprehensive suite of power generation offerings, including generator sets and EPA-certified engines with capacities ranging from 330kW to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10218662/abc-companies-martin-energy-form-strategic-partnership
Categories: Motorcoach, Zero Emissions
Report Finds $1T Investment Needed for Full Electrification of Commercial Fleets

The Clean Freight Coalition, which consists of several transportation stakeholders across the motorcoach and trucking industries, says policymakers must...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10218417/report-finds-1t-investment-needed-for-full-electrification-of-commercial-fleets
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
King County Metro Adding 89 GILLIG Battery Electric Buses

The agency will have the option to purchase up to 395 buses through this contract, with the remaining coaches made available for purchase by other regional...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10218222/king-county-metro-adding-89-gillig-battery-electric-buses
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
Discussing CALSTART's 'Zeroing in on ZEBs' Report with Mike Hynes

METRO recently spoke with CALSTART’s National Transit Bus Program Manager about this year’s report as well as the state of zero-emission buses overall,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10217319/discussing-calstarts-zeroing-in-on-zebs-report-with-mike-hynes
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Seattle's King County Breaks Ground on New Electric Bus Facility

The new 544,000-square-foot base will include maintenance facilities and charging infrastructure for the next-generation battery-electric buses scheduled to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10217149/seattles-king-county-breaks-ground-on-new-electric-bus-facility
Categories: Bus, Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
D.C.'s Fleet of the Future to be Showcased at the National Mall

The multi-week event is the first time WMATA has hosted the public to see a mock-up of its newest trains on the National Mall since the first 1000-series...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10217084/d-c-s-fleet-of-the-future-to-be-showcased-at-the-national-mall
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
GILLIG Delivers First of 35 CNG Buses to New Mexico

The inaugural purchase marks a major transition for the agency as they replace old diesel-hybrid buses with new, eco-friendly, and cost-effective GILLIG buses.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10217052/gillig-delivers-first-of-35-cng-buses-to-new-mexico
Categories: Bus, New Mobility, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Biz Briefs: Motiv, TRC, and More

Get the latest business news from around the industry in capsule form.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216761/biz-briefs-motiv-trc-and-more
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail, Zero Emissions
Feds Make $9.9B in Formula Funds Available to Transit

The funding will help communities maintain and operate trains, buses, and ferries; upgrade stations and tracks; plan and design new transit corridors; and...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216747/feds-make-9-9b-in-formula-funds-available-to-transit
Categories: Bus, Management, Motorcoach, New Mobility, Paratransit, Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
Check it Now: METROspectives Gets Fresh Look

With a fresh rebrand under our belt, check out some of METRO's recent videos including a great conversation with CTAA Executive Director Scott Bogren on...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216658/check-it-now-metrospectives-gets-fresh-look
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
GILLIG Launches Engineering Center, Subsidiary Acquires Select Lightning Assets

With this acquisition, GILLIG aims to expand its electric powertrain engineering capacity as the demand for zero-emission transit solutions continues to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216472/gillig-launches-engineering-center-subsidiary-acquires-select-lightning-assets
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
Alexander Dennis' Enviro400EV Hits High Energy Consumption Benchmarks

The work, which was undertaken at UTAC’s approved test facility at Millbrook Proving Ground, confirms an average energy consumption of just 0.67kWh/km...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216399/alexander-dennis-enviro400ev-hits-high-energy-consumption-benchmarks
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Historic White House Bus Summit Brings Possible Procurement Changes

Following the summit in early February, officials in attendance discuss the importance of the event, as well as the changes that resulted from the event.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216386/historic-white-house-zeb-summit-brings-possible-procurement-changes
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Foothill Transit Adding 12 Alexander Dennis Double-Deck ZEBs

With their double-deck design, they will maximize passenger capacity on this important commuter connection while cutting out local emissions. They will join...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10216089/foothill-transit-adding-12-alexander-dennis-double-deck-zebs
Categories: Rail, Technology, Zero Emissions
Stadler to Build More Hydrogen Trains for California

With this contract award and the other successes in the US, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Lithuania, Stadler once again confirms its position in alternative...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215639/stadler-to-build-more-hydrogen-trains-for-california
Categories: Bus, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Phoenix Motor Delivers Shuttle Bus to California Operator

The acquisition of the new, all-electric bus was made possible through funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215574/phoenix-motor-delivers-shuttle-bus-to-california-operator
Categories: Management, Technology, Zero Emissions
FTA Makes $1.5B in ZEBs Funding Available, Releases 'Dear Colleague' Letter

FTA's bus funding represents the third bus grant package since President Biden signed BIL, which has invested more than $3.3 billion in American transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215237/fta-makes-1-5b-in-zebs-funding-available-releases-dear-colleague-letter
Categories: Bus, Management, Rail, Zero Emissions
FTA Administrator Fernandez Announces Retirement

Upon Administrator Fernandez’s departure from FTA on February 24, FTA Deputy Administrator Veronica Vanterpool will serve as acting administrator.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215184/fta-administrator-fernandez-announces-retirement
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Paratransit, Zero Emissions
Lightning eMotors to Liquidate Assets

Cordes & Company, in its capacity as receiver of Lightning eMotors, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of the...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215156/lightning-emotors-to-liquidate-assets
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
APTA, FTA, and Others to Take Part in White House Clean Bus Summit

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, invests $5.6 billion to support the purchase of cleaner American-made transit buses, train the transit...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10215146/apta-fta-and-others-to-take-part-in-white-house-clean-bus-summit
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
Volvo Completes Acquisition of Proterra's Battery Business

The acquisition, which was made at a purchase price of $210 million before adjustment for inventory level at closing and was first announced in November,...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214874/volvo-completes-acquisition-of-proterras-battery-business
Categories: Bus, Technology, Zero Emissions
REV Group To 'Wind Down' ENC Bus Operations

Business is expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2024, once existing customer orders are completed and delivered, according to...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214675/rev-group-to-wind-down-enc-bus-operations
Categories: Management, Motorcoach, Security and Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions
An Inside Look at What Makes AAAHI Successful

METRO's Innovative Motorcoach Operator of the Year focuses on technology and empowering people to drive its vision at six separate and environmentally...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214115/an-inside-look-at-what-makes-aaahi-successful
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Chicago's Pace Launches First GILLIG Electric Bus Into Service

The significant step toward sustainable transit comes after the bus underwent rigorous testing last year.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10214123/chicagos-pace-launches-first-gillig-electric-bus-into-service
Categories: Bus, Management, Technology, Zero Emissions
Phoenix Motor Inc. Completes Proterra Transit Acquisition

The acquisition will add heavy-duty transit buses to Phoenix's existing product line of medium-duty shuttle and school buses.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213602/phoenix-motor-completes-proterra-transit-acquisition
Categories: Zero Emissions
NVTC Discusses How New Strategic Plan Will Help Zero-Emission Bus Transitions

NVTC's Ann McGrane discussed the agency's Northern Virginia Zero-Emission Bus Strategic Plan and how the agency is moving forward with its emissions efforts.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213363/nvtc-releases-strategic-plan-to-help-zero-emission-bus-transitions
Categories: Bus, Management, New Mobility, Rail, Zero Emissions
WSP Names New National Bus Practice Leader

Most recently, Inez Evans was the first black female president and CEO of IndyGo, the largest transit agency in Indiana, where she was a champion for BRT...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213369/wsp-names-new-national-bus-practice-leader
Categories: Bus, Zero Emissions
Florida's PSTA Rolls Out first of 62 GILLIG BEBs

The first wave of buses, and the additional 56 to be built and delivered over the next four years, will replace older diesel-fueled models that are aging...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10213171/floridas-psta-rolls-out-first-of-62-gillig-bebs
Categories: Bus, Management, Paratransit, Rail, Zero Emissions
Approved TTC Budget Freezes Fares, Increases Services

The $2.6 billion combined operating budgets for both conventional and Wheel-Trans paratransit services and represents a 7.5% increase over the approved 2023...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212777/approved-ttc-budget-freezes-fares-increases-services
Categories: Bus, Motorcoach, Technology, Zero Emissions
Financing to Boost NFI’s Zero-Emission Bus, Coach Offerings, Production Capabilities

As first announced with NFI’s second quarter 2023 financial results, NFI entered into an agreement for up to C$10 million in interest-free financing from...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10212612/financing-to-boost-nfis-zero-emission-bus-coach-offerings-production-capabilitie


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