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Industry Briefs
The following news items briefly recap some recent news, events and activities in public transportation.
Spheros North America Opens Tulsa Facility — Spheros North America (SNA) recently opened a new bus air conditioning installation facility in Tulsa, OK. The 36,000-square-foot building can accommodate up to 25 buses, along with a parts department and office space.
AVTA Gets People to Job Interviews — The Antelope Valley Transit Authority, Lancaster, CA, (AVTA) entered into a partnership with L.A. County 211 and the county Department of Social Services to provide curb-to-curb trips for area residents traveling to job interviews. The program was initially funded through a three-year, $550,000 federal grant to AVTA and subsequently was supplemented by L.A. County 211 funds to improve transportation for residents seeking employment in the area.
How Hot Is It? — The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has launched a campaign to help its riders beat the heat. The campaign features a poster and three simple tips to stay cool and safe during the Las Vegas summers, which can often exceed 100 degrees in July and August: Travel with plenty of water, arrive at a bus stop no more than 10 minutes before a bus’s scheduled stop and protect exposed skin with hats, umbrellas and sunscreen.
Centro’s New Fareboxes — The Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) recently introduced new GFI Odyssey Plus fareboxes to replace its 18-year-old farebox system and to provide its riders with greater payment flexibility. The new fareboxes have a display screen that shows customers how many rides remain on their pass and will verbally alert customers when their passes have expired or they have run out of rides. “These new fareboxes will make the riding experience of the Centro customer easier and more convenient,” said Steve Koegel, vice president of business development and corporate communications.
Safety on the Rails — Chicago-based commuter rail agency Metra received more than 4,800 entries from elementary and secondary school students for “Unplug for Safety, Look Listen Live,” its 2015 Safety Poster and Essay Contest, an initiative now in its ninth year. “Electronic distractions are a part of all our lives but not being aware of our surroundings can have serious consequences, especially near railroad tracks,” said Metra Executive Director and CEO Don Orseno. The agency selected first, second and third-place winners from each grade level. First-place poster and essay winners receive an iPad and second- and third-place poster winners receive $250 and $100 gift cards.
Safety on the Streets — San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee recently announced WalkFirst, the city’s effort to improve pedestrian safety, and “Be Nice, Look Twice,” a trilingual multimedia campaign that addresses safety messages and illegal behaviors. “Any pedestrian death or serious injury is one too many,” Lee said. “By looking out for each other and by driving more slowly and carefully, we can make a big difference in improving safety for people walking in San Francisco.”
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