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King County Metro's innovative 'Mentors Moving Metro' programme pairs seasoned bus operators with new recruits, ensuring a seamless integration and comprehensive skill development beyond driving.
Michelle Allison, General Manager of King County Metro, sat down with Intelligent Transport’s Halimah Haque to discuss the agency’s strategies to enhance the passenger experience as it works to revive public transit ridership post-pandemic. By providing a robust service network, improved safety measures, transit ambassadors and technological enhancements, the agency…
With this acquisition, Bird now operates in 87% of the top 50 most populous cities in the U.S. and Canada, in line with its commitment to expand access to sustainable urban transportation.
The secured $104 million grant will not only facilitate the conversion of bus garages but will allow WMATA to procure new battery electric buses, while also fostering workforce development and training initiatives.
With a strategic plan to retrofit stations gradually over the next year, WMATA aims to bolster community respect for the transit system and foster a more inclusive transportation experience for all passengers.
As part of its Better Bus Initiative, WMATA has introduced courtesy stops for Metrobus customers travelling at night time, prioritising safety and enhancing the bus experience.
WMATA introduces service enhancements with increased train and bus availability, along with simplified fare structures, aiming to provide improved transportation options for customers.
Carrie Lee, Sustainability and Climate Program Manager at King County Metro, discusses the importance of collaborative partnerships and innovative strategies in driving the transition to a zero-emission fleet, as well as highlights the positive impact it will have on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and creating a more…
WMATA takes a significant step towards promoting transit equity and affordability in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region with its new Metro Lift programme, providing reduced fares for low-income riders.
WMATA's approved $4.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2024 aims to enhance its services and sustainability efforts by increasing bus and rail services, simplifying fares and investing in infrastructure projects.
MTPD's new body-worn camera programme will supplement the thousands of cameras already in WMATA's transportation system, enhancing public and officer safety, as well as fostering trust within the community.
The new plan will see WMATA heavily invest in installing the required charging infrastructure and providing training and maintenance, as it works to accelerate its transition to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2042.
King County's Metro Flex combines three existing on-demand services, allowing riders to travel seamlessly around their neighbourhoods and the region at the same cost as a Metro bus trip.
In the latest instalment of Intelligent Transport’s exclusive sustainable mobility Q&A series, Terry White, General Manager of King County Metro, discusses the numerous projects that the agency is working on to accelerate its transition to a zero-emission fleet by 2035, as well as why it is importance to encourage the…
WMATA's campaign is designed to raise awareness of fines currently associated with Maryland and Virginia, as well as inform fare evaders of the new civil penalties that will take effect in the District of Columbia from November 2022.
