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  • February 2021

    • February 2021

    Greater Dayton RTA/Kelly Settle
    Greater Dayton RTA NexGen trolley bus
    Bus

    Dreams become reality as last innovative NexGen bus rolls into Dayton

    Jessica Olson
    Feb. 17, 2021
    It did not take bending the laws of physics to bring a new generation of electric trolley buses into service, just belief in a plan and partners to deliver the vision.
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    Management

    2021 Mobility Outlook

    Feb. 17, 2021
    A snapshot of budgets, pandemic impacts and procurement expectations for the year ahead.
    Metrolink
    Metrolink began using PuraShield’s Purafil filters that are coated in silver and copper ions.
    Miscellaneous

    A Tried-and-True Solution Makes its Debut in the Public Transit Industry

    Megan Perrero
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Although advanced air purification systems have been used in various settings such as hospitals and airplanes, utilizing this technology in the public transit space is on the ...
    Bentley Systems
    Transit agencies have no choice but to digitally transform their processes and systems to do more work for the same or less money.
    Maintenance

    The Data Science Behind Improving Rail Maintenance and Controlling Costs

    Narinder Manku
    Feb. 17, 2021
    The gap between the fixed costs of running a railway and passenger-generated revenue creates significant pressure for improving track maintenance, which constitutes a substantial...
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    Management

    The Scheduling Conundrum: Making the case for formal standardized training for a transit agency’s heart and soul: The transit scheduler

    Ed Dornheim
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Offering long-term training, mentoring and certifications for transit schedulers will help propel transit into the future and continue the industry’s evolution.

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    Santa Clara VTA
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    Training, Testing Services

    Best Practices: Labor-Management Partnership, Peer Mentoring Drive Santa Clara VTA Apprenticeship Success

    Steve Jovel
    Feb. 17, 2021
    JWI’s goals are to meet VTA’s need for delivering enhanced public transportation services and creating a work environment that supports the long-term professional development,...
    National Transit Institute, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Billy Terry
    Management

    Best Practices: Helping Frontline Employees Transition to Frontline Supervisors

    Billy Terry
    Feb. 17, 2021
    NTI partnered with Insight Strategies to develop a course to prepare new and future frontline supervisors.
    Mitun Seguin
    FTA
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    Safety & Security

    Editor’s Notebook: On Masks and Mandates

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Requiring masks on transit is an excellent move, but helping operators with enforcement should be another focus.
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    Miscellaneous

    A changing landscape serves as the catalyst for smart city initiatives

    Mike Haldane
    Feb. 17, 2021
    As normal is being redefined, it’s becoming increasingly clear using technology to keep people safe and agencies financially viable will be critical to the future of mass transit...
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    Rail

    New administration brings hope to America’s intercity passenger rail

    Jonathan Hutchison
    Feb. 17, 2021
    The Biden-Harris Administration’s focus should be on creating policy, securing funding and establishing an operational foundation upon which intercity trains can evolve.
    Mobileye
    Safety Services & Products

    Mobileye Shield+ 4

    Mobileye
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Mobileye Shield+ 4 offers a fleet the protection of an advanced collision avoidance system.
    Rosco
    Safety Services & Products

    Mobileye Shield+

    Rosco Inc
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Mobileye® Shield+ is an advanced collision avoidance system for long vehicles. Shield+ allows fleets to collect data, run reports, identify potential hot spots and investigate...
    Miller Ingenuity
    Safety Services & Products

    ZoneGuard

    Miller Ingenuity
    Feb. 17, 2021
    ZoneGuard is an electronic roadway worker protection system.
    Axis Communications
    Security Products

    AXIS P3255-LVE Dome Camera

    Axis Communications
    Feb. 17, 2021
    The AXIS P3255-LVE Dome Camera features AI with a deep learning processing unit that allows edge-based customized analytics to be developed based on deep learning.
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    Safety Services & Products

    Renew Air Treatment System

    Luminator Technology Group, Global
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Inactivating over 98% of airborne viruses within 30 seconds, Luminator’s solution is continuously effective throughout the route, and automatically adapts to ensure efficacy.
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    Security Products

    vShield® Protection Door

    Wabtec Bus Solutions
    March 12, 2020
    The vShield® Protection Door provides a critical defensive barrier and protects bus operators from physical assaults and unwanted passenger interactions.