NYMTA Transit Tech Lab Releases Results of Operational Efficiency, Human Capital Utilization Challenges

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Partnership for NYC Transit Tech Lab on May 9 reported the results of its Operational Efficiency and Human Capital Utilization challenges, in which 15 companies have been selected to collaborate with regional transit agencies and test technologies, such as AI (artificial intelligence), LiDAR and edge computing, to “mitigate service disruptions, automate operations and combat workforce shortages.”

GoTriangle has released the results of the Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Feasibility study and seeks public feedback on proposed regional passenger rail service through Durham, Cary, Raleigh and Clayton, N.C.

Transit Briefs: DART, GoTriangle, MARTA, MBTA, Metra, SunRail, Transit Tech Lab

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) launches a redesigned website. Also, Durham, N.C.-based GoTriangle releases a regional passenger rail feasibility report; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Deputy General Manager Josh Rowan steps down; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) calls out CCRC for railcar manufacturing quality issues; Chicago’s Metra commuter railroad and Pace Suburban Bus seek design feedback on their joint Harvey Transportation Center project; SunRail commuter rail could serve Central Florida’s Orange County Convention Center as early as 2030; and applications are open for the New York region’s Transit Tech Lab competition.

Quanergy’s Flow Management solution can report unsafe behavior, offer object detection, and measure passenger flows.

NYMTA Transit Tech Lab Announces Recovery and Sustainability Challenge Winners

The New York Metropolitan Authority (MTA)/Partnership for New York City Transit Tech Lab announced on Oct. 31 six winners of its Recovery and Sustainability Challenge that will “deploy technologies to address public transit safety, track new mobility patterns, and support clean energy goals over a one-year pilot.”

NYMTA Transit Tech Lab Reports Signaling Challenge Proof-of-Concept Results

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Partnership4NYC Transit Tech Lab has released the results of its Signaling Challenge proof-of-concept initiative during which four companies “completed and demonstrated how their technology can improve [New