Mass Transit magazine

THE MAY/JUNE ISSUE OF #MASSTRANSITMAG IS LIVE! This issue features trends in passenger #Rail, an interview with U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, the second of a two-part series on vehicle design, cybersecurity, #FareCollection, #ZeroEmissions and MORE! https://lnkd.in/gKv-AMhw

#PeopleOnTheMove: Garth Weithman named Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) deputy CEO. Weithman will be responsible in helping to oversee COTA's transit operations, human resources and information, innovation and technology. https://lnkd.in/gjDv5jB2

MBTA Board greenlights plan from Keolis Commuter Services to introduce electric trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail Line. https://lnkd.in/g_j6rkZc

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities is asking Hennepin County and the four cities on the route of the proposed METRO Blue Line Extension for Metro Transit to review the preliminary design plans of the light-rail transit project. #Rail #Infrastructure https://lnkd.in/gQUrfZ5Y

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) launches new bus shelter pilot. The protypes of the shelters, made by Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc and designed by the The University of Texas at Arlington, includes standard-width and slim-width shelters with benches and a mini shelter that features seating for two. https://lnkd.in/gm9q_ZS4

TransLink to cut transit services in half by 2025 without new funding model. A report by the agency revealed TransLink is facing an approximate C$600 million funding gap each year. https://lnkd.in/gzDBDfmR

Inductive charging station construction work begins at IndyGo Carson Transit Center. The new center is part of IndyGo's efforts to launch its Purple Line bus rapid transit route this fall. #Bus #Infrastructure https://lnkd.in/g9_iffXX

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The latest Mineta Transportation Institute perspective examines AC Transit's hiring efforts. AC Transit’s hiring approach could prove to be a model template for recruitment and retention throughout the transit industry. https://lnkd.in/gF_2i_-n

City of Sedona, AZ to launch Sedona Shuttle Connect on-demand transit service Aug. 29th. The app-based, rideshare service will provide rides to and from destinations throughout the defined service area. #Mobility https://lnkd.in/gtYvupX7