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“Pedestrian Safety”: Safely Navigating Intersections

Did you know that if everyone safely navigated intersections, 50% all of collisions could be eliminated? It’s important to be alert, be aware of the surrounding vehicles, brake as you approach, keep your distance and don’t speed through intersections.

Transdev and the Interurban Transit Partnership Launch New Partnership

October 4, 2022
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News

We are excited to launch our new partnership with Grand Rapids’ Interurban Transit Partnership, also known as “The Rapid” starting on October 1, 2022. Transdev is now responsible for the operations and maintenance of The Rapid’s paratransit fleet. The systems for which we are responsible currently support approximately 200,000 trips per year and we will manage about 94 employees.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 3, 2022
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Health & Safety

The health and safety of our employees, passengers and the communities we serve continues to be our top priority. Over the next two months, we will be highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Movember in November) and Diabetes Awareness Month (November).

Transdev Pledges to Hire Refugees Through Partnership with TENT

September 28, 2022
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News

We recently announced a commitment with Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – an organization whose mission is to mobilize the global business community to improve the lives and livelihoods of more than 36 million refugees. The initiative is part of our workforce development strategy - recruiting more people and talent into the transit industry - while being aligned with Transdev purpose of serving the common good.

“Pedestrian Safety”: Preventing Cyclist Collisions

It’s important to give cyclist some extra room and remember to pass slowly and with caution. Even moving to an adjacent lane can reduce the risk of a collision. There’s room for everyone, so let’s share the road.

Mass Transit Feature: Transdev’s Approach to Dealing with Changing Passengers’ Expectations

September 26, 2022
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News

Mass Transit Magazine recently featured an article by Susan Sweat, our Transit COO. The article appears within their Industry Insights section and is titled: Industry Insights: Innovating to Address Rising Passenger Expectations.

National Rail Safety Week (September 19-25)

September 22, 2022
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Community

This week is Rail Safety Week. It's a great time for us all to recommit to our Safety First philosophy and take the time to appreciate our rail team and the work they do for the communities we serve.

“Pedestrian Safety”: Crosswalk Safety

One of our “Pedestrian Safety” sub-topic focuses on Crosswalk Safety. As a driver, being aware of crosswalks and crossing signals is critical to avoiding accidents. Slow down, yield to pedestrians, make eye contact or be prepared to come to a complete stop are just some tips to help you navigate crosswalks safely.

“Pedestrian Safety”: Stay Alert – Increased Pedestrian Traffic

Our next “Pedestrian Safety” sub-topic focuses on the importance of staying alert with the increase in pedestrian traffic that comes with back-to-school season. More people are on the roads – don’t be distracted.

Giving Change Can Make a Huge Change: Living Our Purpose in Baltimore

September 20, 2022
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Community

Our Baltimore operations recently provided us with a great example of how they are living our purpose to help the common good. In August, they decided to declare “war” on each other – a “penny war” that is. In all, they collected $983.00 (rounded up to $1000) which was donated to Blind Industries & Services of Maryland on behalf of Baltimore's Transdev team.