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    TriMet
    Facilities

    TriMet’s Powell Garage leads way in modern transit facilities

    Brandon Lewis
    April 16, 2024
    The garage, which was completed in 2022 after four years of construction, is four times the size of the old garage and accommodates charging infrastructure for future zero-emission...
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    Bus

    Special Report: Bus Fleet Snapshot

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 16, 2024
    Ridership continues to increase on North American bus networks and the market continues its move toward a future with lower or zero-emission fleets.
    Park City Transit
    Infrastructure

    Park City investment in driver subsidized housing is a win-win

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    April 16, 2024
    Utah’s Park City Transit teamed up with the city to address season housing challenges, which led to improved service efficiency and stronger recruitment.
    Glenn Landberg/Sound Transit
    Vehicles

    Vehicle Design: Managing Wheel/Rail-Generated Noise and Vibration from the Ground Up

    Jeff Tuzik
    April 16, 2024
    In the first of a two-part series, the relationship between vehicle and track design is examined to understand how the affiliation can mitigate vibration and noise on rail transit...
    ENSCO
    Vehicles

    The Transportation Technology Center: A hub for advanced passenger train testing

    Matthew Dick
    April 16, 2024
    TTC evaluates operational readiness of Stadler's FLIRT DMU, as well as the innovative ZEMU, which will support the future of sustainable passenger rail transportation.

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    Guest Column: Urban mobility’s hands-free future is near

    Nick Mackie
    April 16, 2024
    Account-based ticketing, MaaS utilization and expanding partnerships all drive a move toward a hassle-free travel experience.
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    Shared Mobility

    From transit deserts to 2 million rides: Four years of microtransit in Jersey City

    Mike Vaccarino
    April 16, 2024
    A forward-thinking mayor and his committed team took transit into their own hands, building a citywide microtransit network to supplement regional bus and rail service.
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    Technology

    OP-ED: Five predictions on how AI will revolutionize transit in 2024 and beyond

    Miroslav Katsarov
    April 16, 2024
    By investing in AI, in combination with cyber security and cloud technologies, agencies can elevate the human experience by transforming service delivery and back-office operations...
    ZF
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    EcoLife 2 Transmission

    ZF
    April 16, 2024
    ZF's EcoLife 2 Transmission offers a more fuel-efficient and weight optimized design for bus applications.
    American Seating
    Seating, Fabrics & Flooring

    INSIGHT® 3D Configurator

    American Seating Company
    April 16, 2024
    American Seating has implemented its INSIGHT® 3D Configurator to improve customer experience on its site.
    ABC Companies
    Bus Vehicles

    Specialty vehicles

    ABC Companies
    April 16, 2024
    ABC companies provide new and pre-owned vehicles for transit agencies as well as other industries.
    Sportworks
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    Apex bike rack

    Sportworks
    April 16, 2024
    Sportworks' exterior bike rack is suitable for bikes weighing up to 75 Ibs,
    Wabtec
    Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

    DepotPanto™ Electric Bus Charging 

    April 16, 2024
    Wabtec Bus Solutions's DepotPanto™ Electric Bus Charging is lightweight and includes a large working range making it Ideal for transit agencies,
    Avail Technologies
    Technology

    The Impacts of Successful System Adoption and How it Leads to a Better ROI

    Todd Beaumont
    April 16, 2024
    With the increasing importance of data-driven decision-making, transit agencies are investing in software to manage, analyze and derive insights from vast amounts of data. This...