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  • January/February 2025

    • January/February 2025

    Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
    The ZETBTA study tested the performance and feasibility of integrating fuel-cell electric buses (FCEB), battery electric buses (BEB), Legacy fuel cells buses (FC) and diesel hybrid buses. These four technologies were compared to a conventional diesel bus as a control fleet.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    AC Transit’s Zero-Emissions Journey: The 5x5 Study and Beyond

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Feb. 18, 2025
    AC Transit aims to achieve a 100 percent tailpipe emission-free fleet ahead of California’s 2040 mandate.
    GDC
    Construction happening on the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation project on Jan. 3, 2025.
    Infrastructure

    Hudson Tunnel Project on Track to be Completed by 2035

    Brandon Lewis
    Feb. 18, 2025
    The massive project aims to help residents in New York and New Jersey get from place to place safely for decades.
    Siemens
    Metro-North's Siemens Charger SC-42 DM locomotive on TTC's test track
    Fueling & Propulsion

    Advancing sustainability and efficiency at the Transportation Technology Center through dual-mode motive power

    Acacia Reber
    Feb. 18, 2025
    As demand for rail travel increases and sustainability becomes a central focus, dual-mode technology is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of passenger and commuter...
    Snapper Services
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    Computer Hardware & Software

    Best Practices: How to Effectively Use Data to Drive Meaningful Decision Making in Public Transit

    Miki Szikszai
    Feb. 18, 2025
    The key to unlocking data’s full potential is transforming it into actionable insights that enhance operations, improve rider experiences, and support sustainability goals.
    Zenobē
    two people stand with backs to camera looking at laptop screen with charts
    Technology

    Best Practices: Lessons from the Future - What U.S. Transit Agencies Can Learn from the U.K.’s Electric Bus Rollouts

    Maggie Clancy
    Feb. 18, 2025
    U.K. transit agencies’ experience offers valuable lessons on leveraging data-driven strategies to improve efficiency, reduce energy costs, and optimize financing.

    More content from January/February 2025

    STV
    New Jersey Transit ALP-45DP
    Vehicles

    How rail operators are tackling the transition to cleaner technology

    John Batey
    Feb. 18, 2025
    The transition to zero-emission technology on the bus side is well documented, yet significant challenges remain for passenger rail agencies to make a similar net-zero transition...
    TriMet
    two women stand with back to camera looking at ePaper display in blue bus shelter
    Signage and Displays

    Op-Ed: TriMet revolutionizing the rider experience with solar-powered signage

    Nate Smith
    Feb. 18, 2025
    With these new ePaper displays, TriMet is bringing more information and resources to a broader base of riders.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Editor's Notebook: Keeping the Momentum Going on the Zero-Emission Transition into 2025 and Beyond

    Megan Perrero
    Feb. 18, 2025
    While there may be uncertainties surrounding federal funding and regulations for supporting the transition to zero-emission fleets, many agencies are well underway in these projects...
    Propane Education & Research Council
    man fills up DART cutaway bus at a fuel dispenser
    Paratransit

    How Paratransit Fleets are Lowering Costs and Emissions With Propane Autogas

    Bridget Kidd
    Feb. 18, 2025
    The reliability of propane autogas ensures that paratransit services remain consistent and uninterrupted, a critical factor for passengers who depend on these services for daily...
    Penta Corp
    WavWriter allows for the creation, distribution of audio-visual messaging and associated system equipment to deliver live, Ad Hoc, pre-recorded, automated and text-to-speech audio and visual messages to any station or zone.
    Passenger Info

    WavWriter

    Penta Corporation
    Feb. 18, 2025
    WavWriter allows for agencies to create distribute and control audio-visual messaging and associated system equipment to deliver live, Ad Hoc, pre-recorded, automated and text...
    Connectpoint
    Connectpoint's solar-powered text-to-speech device, the Falcon, provides plug and play real-time multi-language voice announcements for next bus arrivals in an ADA-compliant housing.
    Passenger Info

    The Falcon

    Connectpoint®, Inc.
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Connectpoint's solar-powered text-to-speech device, the Falcon, provides plug and play real-time multi-language voice announcements for next bus arrivals in an ADA-compliant housing...
    Future Systems Inc.
    Future Systems Inc. offers agencies the detailed design and manufacture of bespoke passenger interchange shelters and station markers.
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    Bespoke passenger interchange shelters and station markers

    Future Systems Inc.
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Future System's shelter designs can include custom rear windscreens and station marker coatings to reflect the characteristics and identity of various areas.
    ETA Transit Systems
    The SPOT platform combines real-time GPS tracking, route management and digital signage in a single solution.
    Signage and Displays

    SPOT™ 

    ETA Transit Systems Inc.
    Feb. 18, 2025
    ETA Transit’s SPOT™ technology intelligent transit system combines real-time GPS tracking, route management and digital signage in one solution.
    Avail Technologies
    Bus stop signage and display.
    Signage and Displays

    Digital Signage: The Importance of Digital Signage to Your Ridership

    David Mugica
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Today's riders expect real-time updates on arrivals, departures and potential disruptions to their daily commute. Providing timely information and enhancing the overall rider ...