APTA Knowledge Hub

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Monday, April 12, 2021 Holland
What is Gauge Face Angle? Why is it so important?

The shutdown of an Eastern US transit system after a derailment in which high gauge face angle was recorded brought the measurement to the attention of agencies across the country. Learn why this measurement should be a focus for your track inspections.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Trapeze Group
Mobility on Demand: The Next Frontier for Paratransit

The opportunity for public transit agencies to evolve their legacy paratransit operation into a technology-driven mobility-on-demand platform is more possible now than ever before.

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Friday, April 2, 2021 AerosUSA
All Conduits Are Not Created Equal

For the past several decades, the transit industry has relied on PVC jacketed metallic conduits for cable protection applications. However, Polyamide cable protection technologies are outperforming PVC conduits in all aspects. Here's why.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021 Optibus
How the Transportation Industry Can Make the Most of 2021

It's no secret that 2020 was a challenging year for the transportation industry, and you may be searching for more permanent solutions to ongoing issues. In this webinar you'll meet transit professionals from around the world who are sharing their insights into what to expect in 2021.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Clever Devices
Successful Technology Transitions Require Early Engagement

Learn why when adding a new solution from a third-party system, it is critically important to consider engaging your ITS provider as early as possible to ensure seamless integration.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Turbo Images
Comparing Fleet Painted Graphics Vs. Vinyl Wraps

Transit vehicle fleets have so much potential when it comes to branding and sharing your message on the road. You need a solution that is reliable, flexible and cost effective.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021 APTA
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

APTA's Transit Workforce Readiness Guide is the perfect resource to help transit industry executives and the industry as a whole to better market transit as a career.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Holland
Transit System Flash-Butt Welding Solutions

In this exciting case study you'll explore how Holland maintained the oldest transit system in America to keep it running for years to come.

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Monday, March 22, 2021 SENER
The Future Is Here: RESPIRA® Is Reshaping Passenger Experiences

Explore how Artificial Intelligence is helping transit agencies improve air quality and thermal comfort through energy-efficient smart ventilation systems.

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Monday, March 22, 2021 Trapeze Group
What You Don't Know About Mobility-as-a-Service

MaaS is taking the industry by storm, but if you're only focusing on launching a MaaS app, you're forgetting about the technology integration that you need to successfully launch a MaaS offering.

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Sunday, March 21, 2021 ViriCiti
Insights into the Energy Usage Distribution of Electric Buses

Did you know that up 33% of the energy will be used by accessories in an e-bus? That means you are left with ONLY 67% available for the traction motor (to move the bus).

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Saturday, March 20, 2021 Luminator
How An Innovative Solution Became A Vital Method Of Communication During The Pandemic

This fascinating case study examines how advances in information technology are keeping riders informed, engaged and safe amid challenging circumstances. You'll learn how an Austin-based public transit system used communication and IT to protect passengers during the pandemic.

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What is Gauge Face Angle? Why is it so important?

The shutdown of an Eastern US transit system after a derailment in which high gauge face angle was recorded brought the measurement to the attention of agencies across the country. Learn why this measurement should be a focus for your track inspections.

Mobility on Demand: The Next Frontier for Paratransit

The opportunity for public transit agencies to evolve their legacy paratransit operation into a technology-driven mobility-on-demand platform is more possible now than ever before.

All Conduits Are Not Created Equal

For the past several decades, the transit industry has relied on PVC jacketed metallic conduits for cable protection applications. However, Polyamide cable protection technologies are outperforming PVC conduits in all aspects. Here's why.

How the Transportation Industry Can Make the Most of 2021

It's no secret that 2020 was a challenging year for the transportation industry, and you may be searching for more permanent solutions to ongoing issues. In this webinar you'll meet transit professionals from around the world who are sharing their insights into what to expect in 2021.

Successful Technology Transitions Require Early Engagement

Learn why when adding a new solution from a third-party system, it is critically important to consider engaging your ITS provider as early as possible to ensure seamless integration.

Comparing Fleet Painted Graphics Vs. Vinyl Wraps

Transit vehicle fleets have so much potential when it comes to branding and sharing your message on the road. You need a solution that is reliable, flexible and cost effective.

Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow

APTA's Transit Workforce Readiness Guide is the perfect resource to help transit industry executives and the industry as a whole to better market transit as a career.

Transit System Flash-Butt Welding Solutions

In this exciting case study you'll explore how Holland maintained the oldest transit system in America to keep it running for years to come.

The Future Is Here: RESPIRA® Is Reshaping Passenger Experiences

Explore how Artificial Intelligence is helping transit agencies improve air quality and thermal comfort through energy-efficient smart ventilation systems.

What You Don't Know About Mobility-as-a-Service

MaaS is taking the industry by storm, but if you're only focusing on launching a MaaS app, you're forgetting about the technology integration that you need to successfully launch a MaaS offering.

Insights into the Energy Usage Distribution of Electric Buses

Did you know that up 33% of the energy will be used by accessories in an e-bus? That means you are left with ONLY 67% available for the traction motor (to move the bus).

How An Innovative Solution Became A Vital Method Of Communication During The Pandemic

This fascinating case study examines how advances in information technology are keeping riders informed, engaged and safe amid challenging circumstances. You'll learn how an Austin-based public transit system used communication and IT to protect passengers during the pandemic.