<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by Metro Magazine on 10/11/2021 11:05:15 PST--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss"><channel><title>Metro Magazine</title><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com</link><description>METRO magazine serves the public and private passenger bus and rail transit, and motorcoach industry.  Metro online examines trends in urban, suburban and rural mass transportation.  Your best resource for green transit issues, bus and rail transportation safety, maintenance, equipment innovations and funding mechanisms.</description><atom:link href="https://www.metro-magazine.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2021 Bobit Business Media</copyright><docs>https://www.metro-magazine.com/rss</docs><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:05:15 PST</lastBuildDate><image><title>Metro Magazine</title><url>https://sc.bobitstudios.com/logos/met.svg</url><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com</link></image><item><title>Motorcoach Operators Grow Through  Pandemic Challenges</title><description><![CDATA[When travel stops, buses donâ€™t move. Discover how motorcoach operations were able to stay afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152882/motorcoach-operators-grow-through-pandemic-challenges</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152882/motorcoach-operators-grow-through-pandemic-challenges</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-09/cittransportationweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>SacRT Earns APTA Award Through Initiatives</title><description><![CDATA[Henry Li, GM and CEO for SacRT, discusses the initiatives that led the agency to winning 2021 Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151382/sacrt-earns-apta-award-through-initiatives</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151382/sacrt-earns-apta-award-through-initiatives</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Louis Prejean</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-09/sacrt-forwardweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>TransLink Implementing Mandatory Vaccination Policy for Employees   </title><description><![CDATA[The policy applies to all employees of TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company, BC Rapid Transit Co., and Transit Police.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153631/translink-implementing-mandatory-vaccination-policy-for-employees</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153631/translink-implementing-mandatory-vaccination-policy-for-employees</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:04:02 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/translink_skytrain-1_viatranslink.jpg" /></item><item><title>New York City Adopts Zoning Rules to Advance Transit Accessibility</title><description><![CDATA[The initiative will allow the MTA to leverage planned private development to achieve a fully accessible transit system faster.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153598/new-york-city-adopts-zoning-rules-to-advance-transit-accessibility</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153598/new-york-city-adopts-zoning-rules-to-advance-transit-accessibility</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:57:51 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/mtazoningweb-1.jpg" /></item><item><title>FTA Announces $3.5 Million Funding Opportunity</title><description><![CDATA[The FTA has awarded projects under three separate funding opportunities for this pilot program.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153549/u-s-department-of-transportation-announces-3-5-million-funding-opportunity</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153549/u-s-department-of-transportation-announces-3-5-million-funding-opportunity</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:39:53 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/ftalogo2web.jpg" /></item><item><title>Foothill Transit Orders 20 Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Buses from New Flyer</title><description><![CDATA[The Xcelsior ChargeÂ H2Â is a battery-electric vehicle that uses compressed hydrogen as an energy source and range extender.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153552/foothill-transit-orders-20-hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-buses-from-new-flyer</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153552/foothill-transit-orders-20-hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric-buses-from-new-flyer</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:39:01 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/newflyer-bus.jpg" /></item><item><title>SunLine to Celebrate National Hydrogen Day with Five New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses</title><description><![CDATA[SunLine will now haveÂ 21 total hydrogen fuel cell vehicles following theÂ fifth delivery from New Flyer.Â ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153556/sunline-transit-agency-to-celebrate-national-hydrogen-day-with-five-new-hydrogen</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153556/sunline-transit-agency-to-celebrate-national-hydrogen-day-with-five-new-hydrogen</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:38:32 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/sunlinetransitweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>5 Steps to Simplifying the Electrification Journey</title><description><![CDATA[As fleets face the complexities of EV conversion, hereâ€™s a guide to help navigate each phase of the journey, from assessment and launching a pilot, to financing, implementation and optimization.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/zero-emissions/10153613/5-steps-to-simplifying-the-electrification-journey</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/zero-emissions/10153613/5-steps-to-simplifying-the-electrification-journey</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/custom-media/hitachi/leadstream/202110/202110-hitachi-cover-375x480.png" /></item><item><title>GILLIG Reaches 100th Battery Electric Bus Production Milestone</title><description><![CDATA[Over 50 customers across the U.S. are now operating GILLIGâ€™s battery
electric bus or have orders for the vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153542/gillig-reaches-100th-battery-electric-bus-production-milestone</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153542/gillig-reaches-100th-battery-electric-bus-production-milestone</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:31:47 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/gillig-100th-ebusweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Questions to Ask When Selecting Your Next Fare Payment Supplier</title><description><![CDATA[From â€œhow do you want the system deployedâ€ to â€œhow many journeys and fares are they processing through their platform,â€ here are 10 things to consider before taking the proverbial plunge.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152880/questions-to-ask-when-selecting-your-next-fare-payment-supplier</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152880/questions-to-ask-when-selecting-your-next-fare-payment-supplier</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-09/farepaymentweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>COTA Adds First Electric Buses to Fixed-Route Fleet</title><description><![CDATA[The two electric transit vehicles from New Flyer are COTAâ€™s introduction of electric vehicles into the Columbus Regionâ€™s transit operations.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153502/cota-adds-first-electric-buses-to-fixed-route-fleet</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153502/cota-adds-first-electric-buses-to-fixed-route-fleet</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:47:02 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/cotabusweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Urban Rail Transit Market to Reach $59 Bn by 2031</title><description><![CDATA[The urban rail transit market is projected to reach $59 Bn by 2031 and it is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2021 to 2031, according to Transparency Market Research.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153509/urban-rail-transit-market-to-reach-59-bn-by-2031</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153509/urban-rail-transit-market-to-reach-59-bn-by-2031</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/urbanrailmarketweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Vicinity, Optimal-EV Forge Strategic Partnership</title><description><![CDATA[Optimal-EV will produce the vehicles and chassis for Vicinity Motor and Vicinity Motor will market and sell the vehicles directly in Canada and through a dealer network in the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153490/vicinity-optimal-ev-forge-strategic-partnership</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153490/vicinity-optimal-ev-forge-strategic-partnership</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:15:36 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/optimal_evshuttle.jpg" /></item><item><title>New Rule Closes CDL Loophole for Drivers with Drug or Alcohol Testing Restrictions</title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule closing a loophole in the federal drug and alcohol testing program.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153492/new-rule-closes-cdl-loophole-for-drivers-with-drug-or-alcohol-testing-restrictio</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153492/new-rule-closes-cdl-loophole-for-drivers-with-drug-or-alcohol-testing-restrictio</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:14:40 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/news/2021-10/drugtesting-quest-740x420.jpg" /></item><item><title>Masabi, NEOride Bring Cash Purchases to Fare Payment App</title><description><![CDATA[The cash-to-mobile contactless mobile ticketing service has been made possible by a partnership between Masabi and InComm Payments.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153486/masabi-neoride-bring-cash-purchases-to-fare-payment-app</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153486/masabi-neoride-bring-cash-purchases-to-fare-payment-app</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:06:02 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/masabi-webinar-750x450-1.png" /></item><item><title>BYD, Levo Announce Collab to Deploy BEVs to U.S. Fleets</title><description><![CDATA[The collaboration plans to leverage Nuvveâ€™s technology and Stonepeakâ€™s and Evolveâ€™s capital through Levo to offer fully financed, V2G-enabled BYD medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153473/byd-levo-announce-collab-to-deploy-battery-electric-vehicles-to-u-s-fleets</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153473/byd-levo-announce-collab-to-deploy-battery-electric-vehicles-to-u-s-fleets</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:36:42 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/work-truck-online/content/news/2021-10/20211006-evs-byd.jpg" /></item><item><title>How Local and Regional Transit Authorities are Embracing MaaS: A Global Review</title><description><![CDATA[We are starting to see a shift within the mobility domain away from the desire for single car ownership. The explanations are many, but in a digitalized, shared, and on-demand society, the requirement of owning your own automobile has diminished in the priorities of oneâ€™s lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153406/how-local-and-regional-transit-authorities-are-embracing-maas-a-global-review</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153406/how-local-and-regional-transit-authorities-are-embracing-maas-a-global-review</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:05:00 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Scott Shepard </dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/blogpost/2021-10/rtd_uber_rtd.jpg" /></item><item><title>MTA Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Program Enters New Phase</title><description><![CDATA[Unvaccinated employees will now be required to test weekly for COVID-19.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153331/mta-employee-covid-19-vaccination-program-enters-new-phase</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153331/mta-employee-covid-19-vaccination-program-enters-new-phase</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:19:49 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/covidvaccineweb-1.jpg" /></item><item><title>SEPTA Approves Measures to Add More Social Outreach Workers</title><description><![CDATA[These specialists will add to teams that are already deployed on the system to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental illness.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153341/septa-approves-measures-to-add-more-social-outreach-workers</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153341/septa-approves-measures-to-add-more-social-outreach-workers</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:19:08 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/septalogoweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Trandev to Operate TriMet's Paratransit System</title><description><![CDATA[TriMet is the public agency that operates mass transit and paratransit for most of the Portland metropolitan area.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153388/trandev-to-operate-trimets-paratransit-system</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153388/trandev-to-operate-trimets-paratransit-system</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:40:10 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/transdev_trimet.jpeg" /></item><item><title>Link Light Rail Reaches Seattleâ€™s University District, Other Neighborhoods</title><description><![CDATA[The 4.3-mile extension adds three new stations to the system, with one at each of Northgate, Roosevelt, and U District. Trips are 13 minutes from Northgate to downtown Seattle.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153324/link-light-rail-reaches-seattles-university-district-other-neighborhoods</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153324/link-light-rail-reaches-seattles-university-district-other-neighborhoods</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/udistrictweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>TransLink, Scrap-It Offer Free Transit in Exchange for Fossil Fuel Cars</title><description><![CDATA[This initiative will help TransLink reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050. This program also helps reduce car dependency and congestion.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153321/translink-scrap-it-offer-free-transit-in-exchange-for-fossil-fuel-cars</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153321/translink-scrap-it-offer-free-transit-in-exchange-for-fossil-fuel-cars</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:44:29 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/compasstranslinkweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>California's GET Bus Adding New Flyer CHARGE H2s</title><description><![CDATA[The buses deliver on the agencyâ€™s Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan, designed to transition its fleet to 100% zero-emission by 2040, in accordance with the California Air Resources Boardâ€™s Innovative Clean Transit regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153267/californias-get-bus-adding-new-flyer-charge-h2s</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153267/californias-get-bus-adding-new-flyer-charge-h2s</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:40:10 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/newflyer_xcelsior-charge-ng-3.png" /></item><item><title>IndyGo Taps RATP Dev USA for Paratransit Contract</title><description><![CDATA[Contract services began Oct. 1 and will cover an initial period of three years with two additional one-year options.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153263/indygo-taps-ratp-dev-usa-for-paratransit-contract</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153263/indygo-taps-ratp-dev-usa-for-paratransit-contract</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:33:49 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/ratp-dev-logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>Cybersecurity and Transit: What Transit Agencies Need to Know About Cyber Risk</title><description><![CDATA[Between June 2020 and June 2021, the transportation industry witnessed a 186% increase in weekly ransomware attacks. As such, it is even more imperative that transit operators treat cybersecurity with the same seriousness as physical operational security.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152878/cybersecurity-and-transit-what-transit-agencies-need-to-know-about-cyber-risk</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152878/cybersecurity-and-transit-what-transit-agencies-need-to-know-about-cyber-risk</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-10/met1021_cyber_opener_getty-images_gorodenkoff-.jpg" /></item><item><title>Compass and Discounts Begin for HandyDART Users</title><description><![CDATA[TransLink will continue to accept FareSavers as HandyDART payment until Nov. 15. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153160/compass-and-discounts-begin-for-handydart-users</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153160/compass-and-discounts-begin-for-handydart-users</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:45:11 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/handydartweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>NTSB Calls for Railroads to Better Protect Rail Roadway Workers</title><description><![CDATA[The recommendation issued by the NTSB to the Federal Railroad Administration and Amtrak addressed several safety issues.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153165/ntsb-calls-for-railroads-to-better-protect-rail-roadway-workers</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153165/ntsb-calls-for-railroads-to-better-protect-rail-roadway-workers</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:41:22 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/ntsbweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Wallut Named Chief Commercial Officer at Alstom</title><description><![CDATA[JÃ©rÃ´me Wallut will oversee Alstomâ€™s global commercial activities including commercial strategy, business development, and public affairs. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153167/wallut-named-chief-commercial-officer-at-alstom</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153167/wallut-named-chief-commercial-officer-at-alstom</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:41:22 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/wallut-photo.jpg" /></item><item><title>STV Group Acquires CP&amp;Y</title><description><![CDATA[CP&Y will now be known as CP&Y, an STV Company.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153172/stv-group-acquires-cpy</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153172/stv-group-acquires-cpy</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:41:22 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-10/stvcypweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>3 Things You Arenâ€™t Doing With Your Mobile Surveillance System, But Should Be</title><description><![CDATA[Youâ€™ve made your initial mobile video surveillance system investment, and youâ€™ve benefited from the results. But as with most security products, you may be overlooking some proactive ways of using your system in favor of solely reacting to incidents.  Read this whitepaper to lean how to make the most of your video surveillance system.  ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/security-and-safety/10152547/3-things-you-arent-doing-with-your-mobile-surveillance-system-but-should-be</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/security-and-safety/10152547/3-things-you-arent-doing-with-your-mobile-surveillance-system-but-should-be</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/custom-media/safe-fleet/leadstream/202110/safe-fleet_3-way-thumbnail.png" /></item><item><title>Should My Transportation Company Mandate and Promote Driver Vaccines?</title><description><![CDATA[Every transportation company, regardless of size, should determine whether it is in the companyâ€™s best interest to mandate vaccines for their drivers. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153035/should-my-transportation-company-mandate-and-promote-driver-vaccines</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153035/should-my-transportation-company-mandate-and-promote-driver-vaccines</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:35:48 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-09/covidvaccineweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>UMA Names Michael as President and CEO</title><description><![CDATA[Scott Michael will begin his tenure at UMA on Oct. 4.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153055/uma-names-michael-as-president-and-ceo</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10153055/uma-names-michael-as-president-and-ceo</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:07:40 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/scott-michael.png" /></item><item><title>Bacteria-Killing Copper to be Installed on Toronto, More Vancouver Transit Vehicles</title><description><![CDATA[The new round of testing seeks to confirm those results from the first phase in Vancouver by evaluating copper surfaces on more transit vehicles over a longer duration of time across two different regions.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152971/bacteria-killing-copper-to-be-installed-on-toronto-more-vancouver-transit-vehicl</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152971/bacteria-killing-copper-to-be-installed-on-toronto-more-vancouver-transit-vehicl</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:27:45 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/translink_copper2.png" /></item><item><title>COTA Board Approves New Equitable Fare Policy</title><description><![CDATA[The goal of the new policy is to reduce barriers to transit access through fare affordability while creating a more seamless payment experience for customers.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152969/cota-board-approves-new-equitable-fare-policy</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152969/cota-board-approves-new-equitable-fare-policy</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:20:17 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/cotabus.jpg" /></item><item><title>TARTA Names Koprowski as Its New CEO </title><description><![CDATA[The announcement comes after the news that current CEO Kimberly Dunham will transition to a new transportation leadership role in another city.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152912/tarta-names-koprowski-as-its-new-ceo</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152912/tarta-names-koprowski-as-its-new-ceo</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/met11people_koprowski-.jpg" /></item><item><title>FTA Announces RFI on Transit Worker Safety</title><description><![CDATA[This is part of the Biden-Harris Administrationâ€™s commitment to help ensure the safety of American workers.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152869/fta-announces-rfi-on-transit-worker-safety</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152869/fta-announces-rfi-on-transit-worker-safety</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/fta_logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>An International Case Study: Public Transport in Geneva, Switzerland</title><description><![CDATA[As a prosperous wealthy country there have been persistent shortages of labor for many decades, and this remains the case today, which causes significant impacts on thinking about regional mobility. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152785/case-study-public-transport-in-geneva-switzerland</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152785/case-study-public-transport-in-geneva-switzerland</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 06:44:04 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Giles Bailey</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/blogpost/2021-09/giles_geneva.jpg" /></item><item><title>Mercedes-Benz Unveils Tourrider Coach </title><description><![CDATA[The new offering was built specifically for the North American market.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152910/mercedes-benz-unveils-tourrider-coach</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152910/mercedes-benz-unveils-tourrider-coach</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:34:55 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/mb_tourider.jpg" /></item><item><title>Superpedestrian, Transit App Partner to Advance Access to LINK E-Scooters</title><description><![CDATA[This will make it easier for riders to plan trips including their first and last mile to public transit.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152864/superpedestrian-transit-app-partner-to-advance-access-to-link-e-scooters</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152864/superpedestrian-transit-app-partner-to-advance-access-to-link-e-scooters</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:33:24 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/transit-link-launch-twitter-image.png" /></item><item><title>JTA Opens First Coast Flyer BRT Orange Line</title><description><![CDATA[This is a 13-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route that connects Downtown Jacksonville to Orange Park.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152861/jta-opens-first-coast-flyer-brt-orange-line</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152861/jta-opens-first-coast-flyer-brt-orange-line</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:06:31 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/fcf-orangeline-ribboncuttingweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Capital Metro Board Approves Largest Electric Vehicle Procurement</title><description><![CDATA[The first shipment of newâ€¯electric vehiclesâ€¯is scheduled toâ€¯arriveâ€¯by the end ofâ€¯2022.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152830/capital-metro-board-approves-largest-electric-vehicle-procurement</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152830/capital-metro-board-approves-largest-electric-vehicle-procurement</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:14:15 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/capmetroweb.png" /></item><item><title>Volvo Buses Launches Global Electromobility Offer</title><description><![CDATA[Volvo Buses will provide a platform for sustainable public transport in cities around the world with the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152710/volvo-buses-launches-global-electromobility-offer</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152710/volvo-buses-launches-global-electromobility-offer</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 09:06:25 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/volvobusesweb.png" /></item><item><title>Bus Users in Cincinnati Can Tap and Ride with Masabi Validation Units</title><description><![CDATA[SORTA tickets are now available for purchase on the EZfare regional fare payment system. The system is powered by Masabiâ€™s Justride platform. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152716/bus-users-in-cincinnati-can-tap-and-ride-with-masabi-validation-units</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152716/bus-users-in-cincinnati-can-tap-and-ride-with-masabi-validation-units</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/masabilogoweb.png" /></item><item><title>CTAA Releases Report on Transit Agencies and their COVID-19 Vaccination Policies</title><description><![CDATA[The survey received a total 120 responses from agencies across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152725/ctaa-releases-report-on-transit-agencies-and-their-covid-19-vaccination-policies</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152725/ctaa-releases-report-on-transit-agencies-and-their-covid-19-vaccination-policies</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:45:11 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/ctaasurveyweb.png" /></item><item><title>On the Path to Electrification</title><description><![CDATA[Prepare your fleet for full electrification! ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/webinars/on-the-path-to-electrification</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/webinars/on-the-path-to-electrification</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:23:24 PST</pubDate></item><item><title>MTI Examines Climate Action, Leadership</title><description><![CDATA[MTI explored the climate action potentials of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act compared to President Joe Bidenâ€™s American Jobs Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152545/mti-examines-climate-action-leadership</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152545/mti-examines-climate-action-leadership</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:08:31 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/guybowdenclimateweb.png" /></item><item><title>IndyGo Board of Directors Approves Beyond ADA Policy</title><description><![CDATA[This service will be effective January 2023 and will provide more mobility options for IndyGoâ€™s Open Door riders.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152553/indygo-board-of-directors-approves-beyond-ada-policy</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152553/indygo-board-of-directors-approves-beyond-ada-policy</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:06:15 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/indygobusweb.png" /></item><item><title>Pittsburgh's Port Authority Approves New U-Pass Agreement</title><description><![CDATA[The University of Pittsburgh and Chatham University will pay 60% of the $2.75 base fare for each trip taken in 2021, or $1.65, increasing 3% in each of the next five years, to 72% by 2026. The authority is in talks with Carnegie Mellon University to reach a similar agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152555/pittsburghs-port-authority-approves-new-u-pass-agreement</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152555/pittsburghs-port-authority-approves-new-u-pass-agreement</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:59:42 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/portauthorityalleghenybus_18-manchester_viaportauthority.jpg" /></item><item><title>Sound Transit's Rogoff to Depart in 2022</title><description><![CDATA[Upon his arrival in early 2016, Rogoff worked with the board and communities across the region to help shape and earn voter approval for the Sound Transit 3 Plan while simultaneously leading efforts to advance major light rail expansions to the east, north, and south.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152549/sound-transits-rogoff-to-depart-in-2022</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152549/sound-transits-rogoff-to-depart-in-2022</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:51:29 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/peterrogoff.jpg" /></item><item><title>RIPTA Launching Onboard Survey to Gather Important Travel Data</title><description><![CDATA[To encourage participation, passengers who take the survey will be given an opportunity to win a prize of $70 of value added to their Wave smart card or mobile app for travel on RIPTA.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152538/ripta-launching-onboard-survey-to-gather-important-travel-data</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152538/ripta-launching-onboard-survey-to-gather-important-travel-data</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 09:28:37 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/ripta_logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>Amsted Rail, Alstom Partner to Supply 200 Commuter Railcars</title><description><![CDATA[Amsted Rail will provide complete, assembled bogie systems, plus couplers, draft gears, and crash energy management systems.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152286/amsted-rail-alstom-partner-to-supply-200-commuter-railcars</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152286/amsted-rail-alstom-partner-to-supply-200-commuter-railcars</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/amstedrailweb.png" /></item><item><title>Vicinity Receives Over $15 Million in Orders for 38 Vicinity Classic Buses</title><description><![CDATA[The buses will all be in service with Canadian public transit agency EXO.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152283/vicinity-receives-over-15-million-in-orders-for-38-vicinity-classic-buses</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152283/vicinity-receives-over-15-million-in-orders-for-38-vicinity-classic-buses</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/vmcbusweb.png" /></item><item><title>TransLink Sees Highest Jump in Ridership Since Start of Pandemic</title><description><![CDATA[The four weekdays after Labor Day brought the largest jump in ridership since March 2020, with an average increase of 17% when compared to an average weekday in August. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152311/translink-sees-highest-jump-in-ridership-since-start-of-pandemic</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152311/translink-sees-highest-jump-in-ridership-since-start-of-pandemic</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:43:36 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/translink_reconnect.jpg" /></item><item><title>WMATA Names Location for Planned Zero-Emission Bus Facility</title><description><![CDATA[Construction of the operations and maintenance facility is expected to take four years once all approvals are received and will open with a mix of the current Metrobus fleet and new battery-electric vehicles, transitioning to 100% electric as Metrobusâ€™ electric bus fleet expands.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152231/wmata-names-location-for-planned-zero-emission-bus-facility</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152231/wmata-names-location-for-planned-zero-emission-bus-facility</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:16:42 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/dcmetro_busonstreet2019_viametro-jstarcic.jpg" /></item><item><title>VIA Proposes Adjustments to Balance Service Demand, Available Labor</title><description><![CDATA[VIA said the adjustments are meant to be temporary and will primarily focus on fixed-route bus frequency.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152185/via-proposes-adjustments-to-balance-service-demand-available-labor</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152185/via-proposes-adjustments-to-balance-service-demand-available-labor</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:02:49 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/vialogoweb.png" /></item><item><title>Metra Police Save Man from Jumping Off Bridge</title><description><![CDATA[The incident was recorded on one of the officersâ€™ body cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152189/metra-police-save-man-from-jumping-off-bridge</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152189/metra-police-save-man-from-jumping-off-bridge</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:23 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/metralogoweb.png" /></item><item><title>SEPTA Creating Long-Term Vision for Regional Rail</title><description><![CDATA[Reimagining Regional Rail will create a vision of what that looks like and will identify the infrastructure, equipment, operations, and policies needed to get there.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152191/septa-creating-long-term-vision-for-regional-rail</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152191/septa-creating-long-term-vision-for-regional-rail</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:40:14 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/septa_westtrentonlineexterior3.jpg" /></item><item><title>New Yorkâ€™s MTA to Increase Mask Enforcement Throughout the System</title><description><![CDATA[The goal of heightened enforcement is to increase mask usage across all agencies, and to return to 2020 and early 2021 compliance levels where nearly 100% of riders wore masks onboard subways, buses, commuter railroads, and paratransit vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152187/new-yorks-mta-to-increase-mask-enforcement-throughout-the-system</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152187/new-yorks-mta-to-increase-mask-enforcement-throughout-the-system</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:30:28 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/mta_maskenforcement.jpg" /></item><item><title>Arrival Shows Off New Electric Van</title><description><![CDATA[The van is currently testing in the U.S. Full production of the van is expected in Q3 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152153/arrival-shows-off-new-electric-van</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152153/arrival-shows-off-new-electric-van</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:39 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Louis Prejean</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/fleet-forward/content/article/2021-09/arrival-van-1web.jpg" /></item><item><title>MARTA, Georgia Tech Land Grant to Pilot On-Demand Transit System </title><description><![CDATA[The service will be tested in areas where there is a need for greater transit accessibility in DeKalb, Clayton, and Fulton counties and the City of Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152054/marta-georgia-tech-land-grant-to-pilot-on-demand-transit-system</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152054/marta-georgia-tech-land-grant-to-pilot-on-demand-transit-system</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:46:10 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/marta_bus_marta.jpg" /></item><item><title>DART Adds Contactless Fare Payment</title><description><![CDATA[The contactless payment option gives riders a new touch-free option for paying their fare, along with the GoPassÂ® mobile app and GoPassÂ® Tap card. Riders simply tap, ride, and go.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152051/dart-adds-contactless-fare-payment</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152051/dart-adds-contactless-fare-payment</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:40:12 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/dart_contactless.png" /></item><item><title>Trapeze Collaboration to Help Agencies Budget, Optimize Rail Maintenance Investments</title><description><![CDATA[Sentient Scienceâ€™s DigitalClone for Rail Maintenance software helps track engineers and chief engineers simulate and compare the life extension of different maintenance strategies including rail grinding, milling, friction management, and material selection. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152044/trapeze-collaboration-to-help-agencies-budget-optimize-rail-maintenance-investme</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10152044/trapeze-collaboration-to-help-agencies-budget-optimize-rail-maintenance-investme</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:31:03 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/trapezegroup_logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>L.A. Metro Launches 'Keep Metro Clean and Safe' Campaign</title><description><![CDATA[Metro said it will increase compliance with rules requiring masks to be worn and banning smoking and littering on the system. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151920/l-a-metro-launches-keep-metro-clean-and-safe-campaign</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151920/l-a-metro-launches-keep-metro-clean-and-safe-campaign</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/lametrologoweb.png" /></item><item><title>FTA Announces Funding Opportunity to Support Americaâ€™s Transit Bus Fleets</title><description><![CDATA[The Buses and Bus Facilities Program is the Biden-Harris Administrationâ€™s investment in American infrastructure and commitment to combatting climate change nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151918/fta-announces-funding-opportunity-to-support-americas-transit-bus-fleets</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151918/fta-announces-funding-opportunity-to-support-americas-transit-bus-fleets</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:41:22 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/fta_2019logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>Siu Ling Ko Becomes First Woman to Lead MTA Subway Car Maintenance</title><description><![CDATA[In her role, she will provide executive oversight for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of NYC Transitâ€™s fleet of 7,092 cars and for the 24/7 operations of the 13 maintenance and two overhaul and locomotive shops.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151862/siu-ling-ko-becomes-first-woman-to-lead-mta-subway-car-maintenance</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151862/siu-ling-ko-becomes-first-woman-to-lead-mta-subway-car-maintenance</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:09:08 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/ko.jpg" /></item><item><title>Best Tours &amp; Travel Reopens Strong After Tireless 2020 Keeping Customers, Lawmakers, and A Changing Traveling Public Close to Its Business</title><description><![CDATA[Best Tours & Travelâ€™s recent reopening saw sellout tours and a continuing recovery in their private charter operations thanks to nonstop outreach throughout 2020â€™s shutdown months, which continues today.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151789/best-tours-travel-reopens-strong-after-tireless-2020-keeping-customers-lawmakers</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151789/best-tours-travel-reopens-strong-after-tireless-2020-keeping-customers-lawmakers</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:06:25 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-09/best-tours_opening.jpg" /></item><item><title>RTC Transit Riders Can Now Access Libby App</title><description><![CDATA[The Library Districtâ€™s Libby app will now be on board all RTC buses. RTC transit riders.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151767/rtc-transit-riders-can-now-access-libby-app</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151767/rtc-transit-riders-can-now-access-libby-app</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:54:40 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/libbyrtcweb.png" /></item><item><title>Carrasco Honored with 2021 Latino Leadership Award</title><description><![CDATA[Carrasco received the award on Sept. 15 during the sixth annual Latino Leadership Conferenceâ€™s virtual event.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151638/carrasco-honored-with-2021-latino-leadership-award</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151638/carrasco-honored-with-2021-latino-leadership-award</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:18:54 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/alva-carrascoweb.png" /></item><item><title>NFI Announces Order for 19 Battery-Electric Transit Buses</title><description><![CDATA[The order includes six depot chargers and commissioning by New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions, supporting electric bus deployment in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, and Metro Area.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151640/nfi-announces-order-for-19-battery-electric-transit-buses</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151640/nfi-announces-order-for-19-battery-electric-transit-buses</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/xcelsior-charge-ng-3web.jpg" /></item><item><title>MultiCare, Pierce Transit Partner on First BRT Line</title><description><![CDATA[The 14.4-mile portion of the South Sound BRT line, tentatively scheduled to open in 2025, will serve a corridor currently served by Pierce Transitâ€™s Route 1, which has the agencyâ€™s highest ridership.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151605/multicare-pierce-transit-partner-on-first-brt-line</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151605/multicare-pierce-transit-partner-on-first-brt-line</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:12:20 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/met9vehiclewraps_opening.jpg" /></item><item><title>The Latest Software and Telematics Products</title><description><![CDATA[These products can also help enhance the customer experience through next-bus arrival info, trip-planning, and fare payment. Visit our suppliersâ€™ websites for even more information.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150325/the-latest-software-and-telematics-products</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150325/the-latest-software-and-telematics-products</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Alex Roman</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-08/products-main-photoweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>CTAâ€™S Promotional Pass Increases Ridership</title><description><![CDATA[Over 10 million rides have been taken using the three types of unlimited-ride passes since introducing the promotional discounts Memorial Day weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151593/ctas-promotional-pass-increases-ridership</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151593/ctas-promotional-pass-increases-ridership</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:18:07 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/ctalogoweb.png" /></item><item><title>Metro Transit Equips Vehicles with Wi-Tronix</title><description><![CDATA[Metro Transit will improve fleet availability with this new system by replacing a Monitoring Diagnostic System (MDS). This will also simplify maintenance and reduce transit delays.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151463/metro-transit-equips-vehicles-with-wi-tronix</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151463/metro-transit-equips-vehicles-with-wi-tronix</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/witronixweb.png" /></item><item><title>Shared Mobility &amp; MaaS in 2021-22: Four Trends and Predictions</title><description><![CDATA[As 2020 drew to a close and COVID set in, the dust began to settle on the â€œgold rushâ€ that was shared mobility over the past few years. Reality began to set in, and the collective hangover weâ€™ve all been experiencing made us start to question where we are, and where weâ€™re going.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151407/shared-mobility-maas-in-2021-22-four-trends-and-predictions</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151407/shared-mobility-maas-in-2021-22-four-trends-and-predictions</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:18:07 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Scott Shepard </dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/blogpost/2021-09/gettyimages-1284284200.jpg" /></item><item><title>FTA Makes $25M Available to Help Transit Agencies Better Serve Their Communities</title><description><![CDATA[The Route Restoration Program will help transit agencies develop strategies and identify opportunities to remove barriers and increase equity in underserved communities.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151399/fta-makes-25m-available-to-help-transit-agencies-better-serve-their-communities</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151399/fta-makes-25m-available-to-help-transit-agencies-better-serve-their-communities</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:19:23 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/fta_logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>Ga.'s CAT Partners with Local Officials to Launch Vaccination Incentive Program</title><description><![CDATA[Under the incentive program, all employees will be paid $500 to get the vaccine. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151393/ga-s-cat-partners-with-local-officials-to-launch-vaccination-incentive-program</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151393/ga-s-cat-partners-with-local-officials-to-launch-vaccination-incentive-program</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:02:59 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/chatham_press-conference.jpg" /></item><item><title>Transdev, RTA Partner for ADA Eligibility and Travel Training Services</title><description><![CDATA[Transdev will now manage RTA's ADA paratransit eligibility certification process, its customer service call center, and conduct its travel training operations.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151369/transdev-rta-partner-for-ada-eligibility-and-travel-training-services</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151369/transdev-rta-partner-for-ada-eligibility-and-travel-training-services</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:18:54 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/transdev-call-centerweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>New York's MTA Announces Security Cameras Installed at All Stations</title><description><![CDATA[Cameras were deployed Sept. 11 at the 472nd station, Broadway station on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151343/mta-announces-security-camera-installed-at-all-stations</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151343/mta-announces-security-camera-installed-at-all-stations</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:12:53 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/alan-j-hendrycameraweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>RTD Takes Next Step in Fare Study, Equity Analysis</title><description><![CDATA[This will put the agency on schedule to develop an equitable fare structure and recommendations for pass programs by late 2022, so it can implement any changes in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151256/rtd-takes-next-step-in-fare-study-equity-analysis</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151256/rtd-takes-next-step-in-fare-study-equity-analysis</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:35:53 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/rtdlogoweb.png" /></item><item><title>Berger to Lead U.S. Transportation Business at WSP USA</title><description><![CDATA[Berger will assume her new role leading the companyâ€™s business line on Sept. 20.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151258/berger-to-lead-u-s-transportation-business-at-wsp-usa</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151258/berger-to-lead-u-s-transportation-business-at-wsp-usa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:35:03 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/sofiabergerweb.png" /></item><item><title>Promoting Your Initiative with Vinyl Bus Wraps</title><description><![CDATA[Pierce Transit chose Turbo Images to wrap their new Battery Powered Electric GILLIG buses to highlight their commitment to a diverse, clean energy fleet.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150321/promoting-your-initiative-with-vinyl-bus-wraps</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150321/promoting-your-initiative-with-vinyl-bus-wraps</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-08/pierce-transit-photoweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Sound Transit 'Ambassador' Program to Enforce Transit Fares</title><description><![CDATA[The Fare Ambassador Pilot Program grew out of passenger feedback and community engagement that expressed discomfort with fare enforcement officers who resemble law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151175/sound-transit-ambassador-program-to-enforce-transit-fares</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151175/sound-transit-ambassador-program-to-enforce-transit-fares</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:14:31 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/soundtransit_anglelake_day_soundtransit.jpg" /></item><item><title>Motorcoach Sales Up 276% in Q2, ABA Foundation Reports</title><description><![CDATA[The biggest jump in sales came from the 45-plus foot bus sales with an increase from 55 in 2020 to 307 sold in the same quarter in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151173/motorcoach-sales-up-276-in-q2-aba-foundation-reports</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151173/motorcoach-sales-up-276-in-q2-aba-foundation-reports</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:06:04 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/met1motorcoach_opening2_abccompanies2.jpg" /></item><item><title>ZED Digital Enhances ZIG Mobile App</title><description><![CDATA[The ZIG app provides multimodal trip planning combining public transit, rideshare, bikeshare, scooters, driving directions, live traffic, toll, intercity trip planning all in one single interface.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151178/zed-digital-enhances-zig-mobile-app</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151178/zed-digital-enhances-zig-mobile-app</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:00:51 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/zed_digital_logo.png" /></item><item><title>Metrolink Teams to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System to Enhance Rail Safety </title><description><![CDATA[The Earthquake Early Warning System uses data from the USGS-operated ShakeAlertÂ® to notify Metrolinkâ€™s PTC system that an earthquake has occurred. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151171/metrolink-teams-to-pilot-earthquake-early-warning-system-to-enhance-rail-safety</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151171/metrolink-teams-to-pilot-earthquake-early-warning-system-to-enhance-rail-safety</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:56:49 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/metrolink_tier4.jpg" /></item><item><title>APTA Releases Annual Fact Book</title><description><![CDATA[The fact book includes national aggregate statistical data in the U.S. and Canada. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151068/apta-releases-annual-fact-book</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151068/apta-releases-annual-fact-book</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/apta-logoweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>SoCal Edison Adds New DC Fast Chargers to Approved Product List</title><description><![CDATA[Rhombus Energy Solutions and Nuvve Holding Corp.'s 60kW vehicle-to-grid capable DC fast charger power control system and dispenser have been added to the approved product list for medium- and heavy-duty EVs.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151104/socal-edison-adds-rhombus-energy-solutions-charger-to-approved-product-list</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151104/socal-edison-adds-rhombus-energy-solutions-charger-to-approved-product-list</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:42:01 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/work-truck-online/content/news/2021-09/20210909-evs2-rhombus.jpg" /></item><item><title>Montgomery County Breaks Ground on Electric Bus Charging Depot</title><description><![CDATA[The Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot supports the sustainability, electrification, and climate resilience goals of Montgomery County, Maryland.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151102/montgomery-county-breaks-ground-on-electric-bus-charging-depot</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151102/montgomery-county-breaks-ground-on-electric-bus-charging-depot</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:23:54 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/charging-depot.jpg" /></item><item><title>Bytemark, Velocia Partner to Bring Mobility Rewards to Public Transit</title><description><![CDATA[Adding mobility rewards compliments an already robust Bytemark Bridgeâ„¢ MaaSâ€ platform and will aid agencies with their post-pandemic recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151066/bytemark-velocia-partner-to-bring-mobility-rewards-to-public-transit</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151066/bytemark-velocia-partner-to-bring-mobility-rewards-to-public-transit</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:17:42 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/bytemark.jpg" /></item><item><title>C-TRAN, Transit Team to Provide Real-Time Transit Info</title><description><![CDATA[The solution provides a powerful tool that makes travel seamless for users across multiple modes.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151063/c-tran-transit-team-to-provide-real-time-transit-info</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10151063/c-tran-transit-team-to-provide-real-time-transit-info</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:10:34 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/ctran_busonshoulder.jpg" /></item><item><title>OCTA Marks 30th Anniversary, Pushes Ahead Toward Future</title><description><![CDATA[In addition to working on a transition to zero-emissions vehicles, the agency is also constructing a new streetcar system, testing microtransit, and continuing projects to making traversing the region simpler thanks to funding from its Measure M sales tax.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150315/octa-marks-30th-anniversary-pushes-ahead-toward-future</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150315/octa-marks-30th-anniversary-pushes-ahead-toward-future</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Louis Prejean</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-09/met9_octa_ocstreetcar-rendering-1.jpg" /></item><item><title>FTA Makes $2.2B in ARP Funding Available to Help Transit Agencies with Additional Service Needs</title><description><![CDATA[Additional Assistance Funding may be awarded to transit systems demonstrating additional assistance is needed to cover operating expenses related to maintaining day-to-day operations, cleaning and sanitization, combating the spread of pathogens on transit systems, and maintaining critical staffing levels.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150994/fta-makes-2-2b-in-arp-funding-available-to-help-transit-agencies-with-additional</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150994/fta-makes-2-2b-in-arp-funding-available-to-help-transit-agencies-with-additional</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:36:56 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/covid-19-signage-002-march-2020.jpg" /></item><item><title>Jim Tymon Video Explains the Urgency of Now</title><description><![CDATA[Tymon explains the urgency of now and why it is essential for Congress to take what he describes as a "once in a generation opportunity" and pass the infrastructure package.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150841/jim-tymon-video-explains-the-urgency-of-now</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150841/jim-tymon-video-explains-the-urgency-of-now</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:38:33 PST</pubDate><dc:creator>Alex Roman</dc:creator><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/video/2021-09/on-time-with-tymon-photoweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>GCTD's Brown Announces Retirement</title><description><![CDATA[joined GCTD in 2006 as director, planning and marketing, and has served as GM since 2010, where he leads an agency of over 200 employees with a $31-million annual budget. ]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150946/gctds-brown-announces-retirement</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150946/gctds-brown-announces-retirement</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:29:18 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/stevenpbrown_1.jpg" /></item><item><title>FTA Urges Transit Agencies to Continue Emphasizing Importance of Vaccinations</title><description><![CDATA[Only 14% of Americans now say that they are not likely to get vaccinated, according to a recent Ipsos poll.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150871/fta-urges-transit-agencies-to-continue-emphasizing-importance-of-vaccinations</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150871/fta-urges-transit-agencies-to-continue-emphasizing-importance-of-vaccinations</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:28:42 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/fta_2019logo.jpg" /></item><item><title>Alstom Presents Battery-Powered Multiple Unit Train</title><description><![CDATA[The project began in 2016 as a research partnership with the Technical University of Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150852/alstom-presents-battery-powered-multiple-unit-train</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150852/alstom-presents-battery-powered-multiple-unit-train</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:04:52 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/alstom-trainweb.jpg" /></item><item><title>Key Considerations for Your Fleet Procurement Process</title><description><![CDATA[From identifying and engaging key stakeholders to choosing the right partners, here are seven steps to consider before your next big purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150308/key-considerations-for-your-fleet-procurement-process</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150308/key-considerations-for-your-fleet-procurement-process</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/article/2021-08/procurement-main-photoweb-2.jpg" /></item><item><title>SamTrans Taps Stantec for Electric Bus Infrastructure Contract</title><description><![CDATA[The $415,000 contract for preliminary design services is an important step for the redevelopment and preparation of SamTrans North and South Base bus yard facilities to support a 100% zero-emission fleet.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150724/samtrans-taps-stantec-for-electric-bus-infrastructure-contract</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150724/samtrans-taps-stantec-for-electric-bus-infrastructure-contract</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:22:56 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/samtrans.jpg" /></item><item><title>San Francisco, Houston METRO Land Federal ARP Grants</title><description><![CDATA[The funds are intended to help transit agencies maintain service and jobs as communities continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150722/san-francisco-houston-metro-land-federal-arp-grants</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150722/san-francisco-houston-metro-land-federal-arp-grants</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:14:27 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/hyrbid-with-houston-skyline-dsc_0021.jpg" /></item><item><title>NVTC Report Examines Benefits, Challenges of Zero and Reduced Fares</title><description><![CDATA[Transit operators in northern Virginia have expressed desire to consider eliminating or reducing fares for improved accessibility, increased ridership, and other community benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150677/nvtc-report-examines-benefits-challenges-of-zero-and-reduced-fares</link><guid>https://www.metro-magazine.com/10150677/nvtc-report-examines-benefits-challenges-of-zero-and-reduced-fares</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:18:54 PST</pubDate><media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/metro-magazine/content/news/2021-09/nvtcweb.png" /></item></channel></rss>