Biden Administration providing free support for technical analysis in Northern Virginia A federal program will provide free technical assistance to The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) to analyze how local public transit agencies in Northern Virginia could share infrastructure that allows electric buses to recharge while running their routes. “On-route charging” enables buses to recharge their batteries on the go, rather than having to return to a garage to plug in, potentially extending the range of the buses. That could improve reliability and lower infrastructure co ..read more

  By working closely with Vontas, Fresno Area Express (FAX) successfully implemented a CAD/AVL solution that met the needs of their ridership, providing them with new capabilities that were not possible with their legacy hardware.   Fresno Area Express dates all the way back to 1889 when it was powered by horses. They’ve been active throughout the years, from electric streetcars to buses. Their experience and longevity in the transit industry help them play a key role for Fresno, California’s ridership. With a 20-year old CAD/AVL system, FAX was in need of upgrading their old vehicle ..read more

  By Q’STRAINT The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) dramatically improved access by establishing the minimum legal requirements governing access, but not safety. Even though the ADA improved access, it is not guaranteed to meet all the transportation needs of all persons with disabilities, all the time. Of course, nothing in the ADA prohibits an agency from operating service above and beyond the minimum ADA requirements. Agencies should continue to strive for and encourage new ideas to develop the next generation of safety solutions for public and private transportation. These innova ..read more

  Born from the vision that transportation in the cutaway sized class should be better in every way, the Low Floor Frontrunner is an exposition of the new standard for fuel economy, convenience, safety, durability and passenger comfort that Frontrunner Bus has worked toward since 1988. With a score of 91 percent at the Altoona Pass/Fail test and more than double the fuel economy of a similarly sized bus with a large V8 engine, the Frontrunner seeks to offer a greener alternative, without the current challenges electric presents. It’s composite bus structure incorporates patented high dens ..read more

  The agency Created in 1974 and operated by South Carolina’s City of Greenville, Greenlink is responsible for 12 fixed routes covering destinations all across Greenville County. Whether traveling to work, school or a medical appointment, Greenlink’s goal is always to provide its ridership with a safe, convenient and affordable transportation option. However, according to James Keel, executive director of Greenlink, when he joined the team in December of 2015, he was immediately struck by the scale of work needed to bring the agency into the 21st century. “I knew that over time we would n ..read more

  Since taking new ownership in 2019 with nine drivers, one office employee, and one mechanic, Michigan-based charter and tour company, National Trails, has seen tremendous growth. In the last three years alone, the company has more than tripled the number of employees, doubled its school bus fleet and increased its motorcoach fleet size by 15. “During this period of rapid growth, we have been incredibly reliant on our software,” said Austin Arksey, owner of National Trails. “If we didn’t have software like busHive, we would not have been able to scale as easily and as efficiently as we h ..read more

  As part of Kiel Group, Kiel Americas has been providing seating solutions for the North American mass transportation industry since 2009. Kiel Americas employs approximately 150 employees and has full R&D and manufacturing capabilities at its facility located in Bellwood, Illinois. The Kiel Group was founded by Franz Kiel in the Dusseldorf area of Germany, just after the conclusion of World War II. After its relocation to Nördlingen, today’s Kiel Group consists of 13 companies in 10 countries. In North America, Kiel Americas has a new focus on seats for the cutaway bus market – incl ..read more

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $149.9 million grant award to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) to support the construction of a faster, more frequent bus route between downtown Las Vegas, the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, Harry Reid International Airport, and other popular destinations. This grant, for the new Maryland Parkway line, was funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes historic funding for public transit systems of all sizes.   “The Biden administrati ..read more

IMG’s President Bronwyn Wilson has announced that she will step back from her role at the end of 2024. “It has been an unbelievable tenure with IMG since 2012 when hired. To serve the IMG members and partners really has been rewarding and an honor, but it is now time to step back from the traditional 9-5 and embrace a new chapter in life and spend more time in Australia with family and friends.” “Bronwyn has been an outstanding leader for IMG, and the network has evolved during her time,” said Mike Dickson, Chairman of IMG. “Under her leadership IMG has expanded their profile with customers, a ..read more

ABC Companies, a family-owned success story, is built on decades of quality relationships with its customers, while always looking toward the future. This success is the result of making its customers’ bottom line, ABC’s top priority, and building a culture that embraces this approach. As Roman Cornell has fully transitioned into his role as CEO of ABC Companies, he brings a vision focused on enhancing the company’s strengths and deepening its commitment to customer success.  “We are completely focused on what our customers need to be successful in today’s market,” Cornell said. “We conti ..read more