WRTA Demonstrates New Safety System
ABOVE: Dean Harris, Executive Director of WRTA addresses the press and public. Behind him is Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown.
Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) hosted NEORIDE and various transportation officials this morning near Stambaugh Auditorium for a demonstration of Smart Rider Advanced Driver Assistance System for public transit buses. The system controls the distance between vehicles, provides collision avoidance, lane keeping assistance and more. One of WRTA’s buses was fitted with the system and its capabilities demonstrated this morning for press and public.
“At WRTA, safety is our top priority. This grant gives us the opportunity to bring the most advanced safety technology available to our fleet, ensuring our passengers, drivers, pedestrians, and community are protected. By investing in these state-of-the-art systems, we’re not just keeping pace with change—we’re leading the way and setting a higher standard for public transit.”— Dean Harris, Executive Director, Western Reserve Transit Authority.
Speakers included Dean Harris, Executive Director of WRTA, Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown, Greg Noirot, Deputy Director ODOT District 4, Brett Choudhary, Executive Director, Drive Ohio and Shaz Umer, U.S. DOT, Director of Strategic Initiatives.
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