AC Transit’s Post

The Bus Industry Confederation is pleased to advise our members that we have applied for a grant under the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts's National Road Safety Action Grants Program for driver #safetyscreens. The grant will deliver new road safety technologies and initiatives that: • improve the safety of Vulnerable Road Users by reducing the opportunity for buses to be used as a device to injure people (i.e.; passengers taking control of the #bus from the driver to use it as a hostile vehicle) and • improves the #workplacesafety of drivers (who are increasing being attacked in their workplace – at the wheel of a bus). Lowering the risk. These safety outcomes will be achieved via the adoption of safety technologies particularly the proposed fitment of enclosed Bus #DriverSafety Screens to buses, both new and existing. To achieve this there needs to be updated regulations which support the new technologies or initiatives. We will be in touch with our members of next steps.

Where is the bus? Did you know? You can get arrival times via text. 1. Find the bus stop ID on the sign. 2. Text “RT4” followed by the bus stop ID and Route to 41411. Example: RT4 BUS215 1B. 3. Receive next three departure times via text. See you at the bus stop! 🚍 #CityBus #LafayetteIN #WestLafayetteIN

Public transportation is more important than ever. People are being energy conscious and choosing to forgo the use of personal vehicles. To that end, Transportation agencies are offering self-service access to all things "fixed bus route" related. For a preview of those features, like Global Language Assist and GTFS compatible, check out this short highlight video. And let us know your thoughts. Feedback is best when served with care and a commitment toward making a difference. https://lnkd.in/gc4y9Gdn #transportation #selfservice #languageassist #IVR

Traffic engineers often prove that nothing is impossible when it comes to solving transportation issues. Just consider the junction on York Road: here, you can observe U-turns, bus turns, staggered turns, and phased turns, all smoothly coordinated. This efficiency is a testament to effective traffic signalling and drivers comprehending the rules. Without this junction, we would likely have to spend millions on alternative, non-level crossing approaches. #Transportation #Traffic #Staggeredjunction #Intersectiondesign #Buslane #Publictransport #Guidedbus #Trafficlight #Trafficmanagement #Transportplanning #Transporteconomics

Public transportation is more important than ever. People are being energy conscious and choosing to forgo the use of personal vehicles. To that end, Transportation agencies are offering self-service access to all things "fixed bus route" related. For a preview of those features, like Global Language Assist and GTFS compatible, check out this short highlight video. And let us know your thoughts. Feedback is best when served with care and a commitment toward making a difference. https://lnkd.in/eG3y-2nb #transportation #selfservice #languageassist #ivrservice

Loving this Foundation for Integrated Transport webinar from Roger French on "Secrets of a successful #bus operation". I thought this was a fab image of marketing that he was involved with in #Brighton - as he puts it, putting the driver in their place in a fun and engaging way. Also tends to back up the point you made recently John Siraut on how important management of #parking is in delivering a successful #publictransport offer... #transportplanning

Dedicated bus lanes offer unanticipated safety benefits by slowing nearby traffic. Average vehicle speeds dropped by 15% when general purpose lanes were converted to bus lanes along Albuquerque's Central Avenue. https://buff.ly/4fGFGPa

#SchoolBusDrivers, it’s important to know what to do when you see railroad signs and signals. Find safety tips and resources for school bus drivers here: https://bit.ly/31j0rfu #RailSafetyEducation #STOPTrackTragedies

🛑 Starting May, passengers of Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) will no longer be permitted to bring e-scooters aboard due to safety concerns and the risk of fires. This underscores the challenges associated with battery technology and the need for stricter safety standards. 🔥 It's crucial to recognize that not only traction batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) or home storage systems can be affected by thermal events. The current safety requirements for e-scooters are comparatively low, heightening the risk of battery fires. 🚗 As an industry, we must continue to proactively seek solutions to enhance the safety of EVs. This may involve reviewing and adjusting safety standards for all types of EVs to minimize the risk of fires and ensure the safety of passengers and vehicles alike. Additionally, safety systems like AVL Stingray One can be employed pro-actively or in case of emergency. #stingray #firefighting

Partnerships are the easiest when your values & objectives align. Like Bestpass for tolls, Drivewyze continues to expand their weigh station bypass technology and develop partnerships to deliver industry leading value #CustomerCentric #SupplyChainOptimization #TollExperts #BypassExperts