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In Memoriam: Dan Reichard Jr., APTA Hall of Fame Member
Dan Reichard Jr., one of the founders of Genfare in 1980 and a longtime APTA member, died April 19 in Columbus, OH. Reichard, who was in his 97th year, retired from the company at age 72 but continued to work on a part-time basis until his late 80s. [More]
Agencies Celebrate Total 320 Years of Operation
Five U.S. public transit agencies with a combined total of 320 years of service are celebrating notable milestones this year. [More]
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COMMENTARY |
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Zero-Emission Buses: Investing in and Adopting Zero-Emission Technology BY LAUREN SKIVER, CEO/General Manager, SunLine Transit Agency, Thousand Palms, CA
Public transportation agencies have to consider many competing services, projects and priorities. One of the most talked-about current subjects is the plan for Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs). [More]
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ELECTRIFICATION OF BUSES |
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AVTA: Path to Improved Electric Bus Operator Performance
When the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) in Lancaster, CA, set a goal in 2016 of converting its diesel bus fleet to 100 percent all-electric vehicles by the end of 2018, the agency discovered that the project was like a puzzle, with each piece needing to be evaluated and innovative solutions sought to ensure a precise fit. [More]
DASH Explores Future Electric Bus Implementation
One mid-size public transit agency located just outside Washington, DC, has been especially proactive in assessing its current fleet needs and exploring the potential costs and benefits of electric bus technology. The Alexandria (VA) Transit Company, more commonly known as “DASH,” has been conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the technology and is considering a gradual transition to electric buses over the next decade. [More]
Foothill Transit: Behind the Scenes of Bus Electrification
Foothill Transit’s first-in-the-nation launch of fast-charge electric bus technology in California’s San Gabriel Valley was a distant eight years ago. Much has changed since then. The agency has expanded its initial pilot fleet of three buses to 30, and its once cautiously optimistic pilot program has become a fully-fledged commitment to all-electric operation by 2030. [More]
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APTA COMMITTEE PROFILE |
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Clean Propulsion & Support Technology Committee
This is the latest in a series of columns showcasing APTA committees. The subject of this profile is the Clean Propulsion & Support Technology Committee, chaired since 2014 by Mike Finnern. [More]
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MEET THE APTA STAFF |
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Meet Daniel Pineda!
This is the latest in an ongoing series of columns showcasing members of the APTA staff. The subject of this profile is Daniel Pineda, video production specialist, Communications & Marketing Department. [More]
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APTA NEWS |
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Annual Ridership Report Released
Americans took 10.1 billion trips on public transportation in 2017, according to an APTA report. Commuter rail and light rail ridership remained steady, with many public transit systems showing increases. [More]
APTA Launches Personal Security Awareness Toolkit
APTA has created an online toolkit to bring attention to April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and is sharing some of the resources and strategies public transit agencies are using to help increase their riders’ security awareness. [More]
Directory of Bus & Paratransit Conference Exhibitors
In preparation for the 2018 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference, May 6-9 in Tampa, FL, click here to see the directory of exhibitors at the May 7 Bus Display and May 8 Products & Services Showcase. [More]
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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE |
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Who's Doing What in the Industry
Passenger Transport announces the following hirings and promotions in public transportation agencies and business members. Items appear in People on the Move as space permits. [More]
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