The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced nearly $1.5 billion in funding. This will support 117 projects aimed at improving public transportation in 47 states. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the recent funding is part of a broader initiative to replace and modernize transit buses.
This is a great opportunity for transit agencies to enhance their services. These funds will undoubtedly have a positive impact on fixed-route services. It will also help agencies deliver paratransit services to their riders.
For example, Volusia Transit Management will receive funding to buy new low-emission propane-powered vehicles dedicated to on-demand paratransit service. This project will help connect people in the greater Daytona area to jobs and opportunities. Washington State Department of Transportation (DoT) will also receive funding to buy buses to replace heavy-duty buses that have surpassed their useful life. The new vehicles, including several for the agency's paratransit fleet, will be more efficient and reliable.
With new technologies and equipment comes new challenges. Agencies will need to find solutions to manage expanding service offerings. They’ll also need ways to oversee the complex maintenance and additional expense of maintaining a new, technologically advanced fleet.
How Ecolane Helps
We are a leading provider of intelligent cloud-based transit scheduling software. Our solutions include tools for paratransit, microtransit, and non-emergency medical transportation. All our tools are designed to enhance operational efficiency and rider experience by supporting real-time data management, reporting, and dispatching.
Evolution
Ecolane Evolution is an advanced software solution designed for demand response transportation management. Evolution’s innovative capabilities empower transit managers to plan, dispatch and manage even the most complex needs of a demand-response transit operation. Evolution’s proprietary, unique continuous dynamic optimization approach to real-time dynamic optimization - at the individual trip level - is helping revolutionize demand-response, NEMT, paratransit and microtransit operations. Evolution’s robust reporting platform also captures all the data for every vehicle, including rides per hour, run utilization, on-time performance, deadhead, and other metrics.
X4MaaS
X4MaaS is an integrated, ADA-compliant mobility platform designed to streamline transit operations. It offers scalable trip planning, booking, and payment solutions for various transportation modes within a single interface. Key features include a federated gateway architecture for independent operations, integration with third-party providers, and real-time data management. Our platform enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and improves accessibility and equity in transportation services.
EcoVision
EcoVision is a comprehensive multi-camera solution designed to combat inflated or fraudulent claims and poor driving behavior. It integrates advanced data monitoring with Ecolane's Evolution management dashboard. Key features include real-time vehicle tracking, geo-fencing, video-based event alerts, and AI-powered dashcams. With Ecovision, agencies get situational awareness and immediate access to incident media. This solution helps agencies improve fleet management, safety, and efficiency.
Rider Choice Program
Our Rider Choice Program offers demand-responsive transportation for seniors and people with disabilities. It’s designed to enhance service capacity and reduce costs for on-demand, door-to-door services. The program provides real-time communications, route analysis, and equitable access. This solution helps improve rider experience and operational efficiency.
Ecolane Expands Your Transit Options
Transit software has the power to keep your operation moving—and help your customers get where they need to go. But with a sea of options available, you need to pick the right one. Look for features to support reporting, scheduling, implementation, and fleet management to ensure you get the most out of your transit software solution.
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