Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Agency research shows the technology could prevent up to 56% of rollover crashes each year—the deadliest among all crash types—and another 14% of loss-of-control crashes.

The Supplier Delivery Performance Awards are presented to suppliers with significant shipment volumes and an overall on-time performance level of 95% or higher.

The total estimated cost for both contracts is $43.4 million. The contracts are for five-year terms, with an option for two additional years.

At a cost of $6 billion for building the first 130-mile segment through the Central Valley by the federal deadline of September 2017, it would mean spending $3.5 million a day — the fastest burn rate for transportation construction in U.S. history.

Acquired the shipping systems division as part of its acquisition of Portec Rail Products Inc. in December 2010.

System at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport first opened in September 1980. Since opening, the system has seen fleet expansions, extensions to the international concourse, two generations of replacement vehicles and numerous system upgrades.

There are now twin tunnels running 3.1 miles between downtown Seattle and the University of Washington. The contractor team, JCM U-Link Joint Venture, mined two tunnels about a mile long between the site of the future Capitol Hill Station and downtown Seattle. The project is about halfway complete and scheduled to open in 2016.

Over 6 million passengers are expected to ride the train, manufactured by Bombardier Transportation, the first year; or, 16,000 a day.

Frank Di Giacomo’s new title is part of the changes brought on by METRO parent Bobit Business Media’s recent acquisition of Newport Business Media.

The new Bike & Ride — the first of its kind for Metro — is a 2,400-square foot, secure, enclosed parking structure. It features bright LED lighting, security cameras, an emergency callbox, card-controlled access, and a bike repair stand equipped with a variety of tools for the convenience of riders who may need to make quick bicycle repairs.