Pasadena Transit’s Ambitious Zero Emission Bus Rollout Hinges On New Operations Facility
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The agency’s plan could outperform state expectations. However, buying buses is one thing; putting them in service is another.
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Sponsored Post: How CA Transit Agencies Can Tap into New Legislation for Automated Bus Enforcement
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A.B. 917 is especially groundbreaking because it also authorizes automated enforcement of bus stop no-parking zones – so an agency doesn’t have to have bus lanes to benefit from this law. Illegally parked vehicles blocking parts of bus stops create safety hazards for riders boarding and exiting the bus, especially for riders with disabilities.
Mayor Garcetti Introduces New Metro TAP App – Riders Can Now Use Phone To Pay Fare
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Riders can now use iPhones to pay fare on Metro bus and rail, Metro Bike Share, and L.A. County municipal operator buses
Santa Monica Extends Pioneering E-Scooter Pilot Program
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Santa Monica is planning modifying its shared micro-mobility pilot in 2020. The initial year has yielded plenty of data on how e-scooters are working
Councilmember Koretz, LAPD Announce E-Scooter Enforcement Task Force
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Koretz' "task force" is essentially a push for police to enforce e-scooter laws, including prohibitions on sidewalk riding and multiple riders on a single scooter
Interview with Melinda Hanson, Bird’s Sustainability Chief
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Hanson talks about Bird's life cycle environmental impacts, climate change, the Cruiser, and reclaiming streets