September/October 2023 - 16
People & Places
NYC is set to become
the first large city in
the world to have a
rideshare fleet that is
entirely zero-emissions
or wheelchair
accessible by 2030.
Photo: City of New York
NYC set to become first
large city to have rideshare
fleet that is entirely zeroemissions
or wheelchair
accessible by 2030
▶ New York City (NYC) is requiring
+ reliability
+ interior space
+ passenger fl ow
Our Plug Sliding door creates a barrier free doorway
that allows passengers to get on and off the bus
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the transition of the city's rideshare
fleet to either zero-emission vehicles
or wheelchair accessible vehicles
by 2030. The initiative, known as
Green Rides, lays crucial groundwork
in creating a cleaner and more
accessible transportation system for
NYC. The proposed rules will also
make NYC the first large city in the
world to have a rideshare fleet that
is either zero-emissions or wheelchair
accessible. The Green Rides
program and the set of proposed
rules delivers on a commitment from
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Working
People's Agenda to electrify the
high-volume for-hire vehicle fleet in
NYC without imposing new costs on
individual drivers.
MassTransitmag.com/53069505
MORE NEWS AT A GLANCE
▶ The Connecticut Department of
Transportation confirmed an order
for 60 single-level rail coach cars
from Alstom.
MassTransitmag.com/53068825
▶ Charlottesville Area Transit is partnering
with Via on its new low-emission
microtransit pilot program,
which is launching in Albemarle
County, Va., this fall.
MassTransitmag.com/53069483
▶ La Habra, Calif., awards Iteris
contract for traffic signal synchronization
project.
MassTransitmag.com/53070359
▶ Metrolink awards contract to
Kenaidan Contractors Ltd for construction
of pedestrian connection.
MassTransitmag.com/53071173
▶
Tolar Manufacturing Company
to deliver 19 bus shelters to PSTA in
December.
MassTransitmag.com/53071176
Ventura Systems Inc.
160 Gibson Ct.
Dallas N.C.
www.venturasystems.com
For more information, visit www.MassTransitmag.com/53042448
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▶ Denver RTD contracts WSP USA
to transition RTD's facilities and
fixed-route fleet to low/no-emission
operations.
MassTransitmag.com/53070594
http://www.venturasystems.com
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53069505
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53068825
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53069483
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53070359
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53071173
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53071176
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53070594
http://www.MassTransitmag.com/53042448
September/October 2023
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of September/October 2023
Editor’s Notebook
People & Places
MCTS’ CONNECT 1 BRT Bringing Public Transportation Usage Up in Milwaukee Area
Transit Agency Consortium Applies for FTA Waiver for Minibuses
APTA Awards BART the 2023 APTA Rail Safety Gold Award
APTA’s Big Show Returns to Orlando
Improve Fare Revenues and the Passenger Experience by Upgrading to a Future- Proofed Ticketing Infrastructure
Industry Insights: The Intersection of Diverse Leadership
Products
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September/October 2023 - MCTS’ CONNECT 1 BRT Bringing Public Transportation Usage Up in Milwaukee Area
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September/October 2023 - Transit Agency Consortium Applies for FTA Waiver for Minibuses
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September/October 2023 - APTA Awards BART the 2023 APTA Rail Safety Gold Award
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September/October 2023 - APTA’s Big Show Returns to Orlando
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September/October 2023 - Improve Fare Revenues and the Passenger Experience by Upgrading to a Future- Proofed Ticketing Infrastructure
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September/October 2023 - Industry Insights: The Intersection of Diverse Leadership
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