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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Call-A-Ride's struggles leave disabled St. Louis-area passengers in the lurch
Regular riders of Metro Transit's Call-A-Ride service for people with disabilities complain of inconveniences that make it difficult to plan their lives, budget their money and, sometimes, feel safe. Metro officials say a labor shortage has affected its ability to meet demand, with operator vacancies hovering around 45%. [Free Link] St. Louis Post-Dispatch via Transit Talent: 9-18-2023 Story: Collen Schrappen | Photo: Laurie Skrivan
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6 Steps to Launch a Microtransit Service in Weeks
Learn how transit agencies are tapping into collective procurements to launch on-demand public transit in a matter of weeks, not months or years. In just 6 steps, your agency can springboard past lengthy procurement processes and steep learning curves while also saving money. Read more
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Big-city transit agencies rethink schedules for midday, night and weekend service
Bay Area Rapid Transit launched a new schedule this month with more frequent service on nights and weekends and less frequent service at traditional peak commuter hours. It’s part of a shift toward round-the-clock service at big-city transit agencies. [Free Link] Governing: 9-20-2023 Story: Jared Brey | Photo: Dai Sugano / Bay Area News Group
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TTC report suggests hiring dozens of 'highly visible' workers in safety push
Toronto is looking to hire 178 new frontline staff, including 161 “highly visible” customer-facing personnel across the Toronto Transit Commission, as part of a suite of measures to bolster safety on the transit system moving forward, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says. [Free Link] CP24: 9-20-2023 Story: Joshua Freeman | Photo: Graeme Roy
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New York City Transit to test new protective partitions for bus operators
With four attacks on its bus operators in the past week alone, New York City Transit is testing some changes to provide operators with greater protection from physical assaults from riders. New protective partitions that fully enclose the driver compartment will be installed on two buses this fall for a 90-day pilot. [Free Link] PIX11: 9-19-2023 Story: Greg Mocker | Photo: MTA
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Coming Next Week. . .
Many thanks to those of you who participated in our 2023 Transit Agency Salary Survey. We'll share the results in next Wednesday's newsletter.
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Bus Operator
High Valley Transit District
Park City, Utah
Salary: $26.00 to $33.00 Hourly
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Chief Executive Officer
Golden Empire Transit District
Bakersfield, California
Salary: $213,308 to $241,248 Annually
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Employers: Showcase a Featured Career Opportunity in this section
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Maintenance Foreman
Greater Bridgeport Transit
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Salary: $62,608 to $70,327 Annually
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Operations Manager
Alexandria Transit Company / DASH
Alexandria, Virginia
Starting Salary: $98,788 Annually
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Operations Manager
El Dorado County Transit Authority
Diamond Springs, California
Salary: $7,579 to $10,157 Monthly
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Senior Buyer
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
Petaluma, California
Salary: $101,642 to $123,535 Annually
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Bus Operations Manager
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
D.C./Maryland Metro Locations
Salary: Not Specified
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Senior Scheduling Engineer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
D.C./Maryland/Virginia Metro Locations
Salary: Not Specified
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Provisional Bus Servicer
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
San Rafael, California
Salary: $71,386 Annually
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Finance Manager
Tulare County Regional Transit Agency
Visalia, California
Salary: $97,319 to $118,606 Annually
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Director of Finance
Springfield Area Transit Company
Springfield, Massachusetts
Salary: Up to $110,000 Annually
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Bus Mechanic
Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority
Antioch, California
Starting Salary: $31.00 / $39.22 Hourly
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Request for Proposals
IT Modernization and Cloud Transformation Consulting Services
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
Livermore, California
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Request for Proposals
Combustible Gas Detection System Replacement
VIA Metropolitan Transit
San Antonio, Texas
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Request for Proposals
CEI Services, Horizontal & Vertical
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville, Florida
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Request for Information
LAVTA Shared Autonomous Vehicles
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
Livermore, California
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Invitation for Bids
Purchase of Switchboards and Transformers
Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Austin, Texas
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Invitation for Bids
Park-N-Ride Parking Lot Repairs, Sealcoat & Striping
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville, Florida
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Invitation for Bids
Myrtle Avenue Operations Campus Building 2 Interior Painting Refresh
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville, Florida
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Invitation for Bids
Myrtle Avenue Operations Campus Building 2 Lobby Remodel
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
Jacksonville, Florida
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Solicitation Archive
Transit Talent is compiling a database of RFPs, IFBs, etc., for transit procurement teams and vendors. Visit the Archive
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Sole Source Award
Smart Yard System Solar Equipment
Greater Richmond Transit Company
Richmond, Virginia
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