The success of this transit service earned the rank of three finalists to receive California Transportation Foundation’s – Transit/Rail Project of the Year award. These plans too were recognized by the American Planning Association (APA) and APTA.ĭescription: Planned, financed and implemented Riverside Transit Agency’s (RTA’s) CommuterLink – express bus service between San Bernardino and Disneyland on the newly constructed 91 freeway toll lanes in 2018. A far from complete sample list of successfully planned and implemented projects include the following: Category: Transportation Demand Management / Service Planningĭescription: Complete Short and Long Range Transit Plans (SRTP/LRTP) – Developed and implemented over 15 SRTP/LRTPs (service plans, policies, programs, active transportation/first & last mile plans, fare policies, operating and capital improvement plans, funding/grants, outreach/marketing and human resources/talent) over the past twenty-eight years. The Capitol GCS team includes multiple senior transit industry Planning professionals who have overseen dozens of major planning projects. RTA Chair Linda Krupa, center with scissors, and other members of the RTA Board of Directors cut the ribbon to introduce RapidLink Gold Line BRT.Transportation planning is the process of defining future policies, goals, investments, and designs to prepare for future needs to move people and goods to destinations. Future plans may include new mobility hubs and a second RapidLink route. The BRT line is RTA’s latest effort to expand service during a time of significant growth, including new buses four years ago, adding bus shelters at 55 locations earlier this year and the recent launch of a BusWatch app that provides real-time bus locations and arrival times for all routes at stops systemwide. The route operates weekdays during peak commuting hours, serving 14 locations and departing every 15 minutes, providing service up to 30 percent faster than other buses along the corridor. Krupa said, “Having these new RapidLink buses on the streets gives us a major boost in terms of what we can offer our customers, and we are thrilled to introduce the next generation of RTA buses to members of the public who are ready to try public transit-maybe for the first time.” On-board amenities include free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports and racks that can hold up to two bikes. RapidLink operates with 16 specially branded, CNG-powered 40-foot buses from Gillig that can carry up to 38 seated customers and 17 standees. Something that has the potential to make a difference in our lives.” Something that has the potential to be big, significant and affirming. “We have delivered something our community can be proud of. And we have delivered,” said RTA Chair Linda Krupa. “People have been asking for a better way around town. RTA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony a few days ahead of the Aug. INFORMATION: Phone (202) 496-4877.īRT made its first appearance in Riverside, CA, with the opening of the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) RapidLink Gold Line, an express route in the 19-mile corridor between the Corona Transit Center and the University of California at Riverside. EST, Friday, one week prior to publication date. TO PLACE AN AD: E-mail the requested date(s) of publication to: Mailing address is: Passenger Transport, 1300 I Street NW, Suite 1200 East, The Yolo County (CA) Transportation District requests proposals for exterior bus advertising services. The Spokane (WA) Transit Authority is looking for a chief operations officer. The Macon-Bibb County (GA) Transit Authority seeks a president/CEO.
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