Passenger Bus, Rail and Motorcoach Industry News

Delivers two coaches to Village Tours & Travel and secures contract with Sacramento transit agencies for up to 131 Commuter Coaches.

Developed in consultation with teams of transportation professionals, public officials and stakeholders, "The Route to Reform" outlines a renewed vision for the federal program as well as ways to pay for it, coupled with a restructuring.

Texas senate gives go-ahead for HSR Corp. Utah officials want BRT route change. Transit group takes campaign online.

Plan looks to stimulate green transportation projects and encourage innovation to help meet the state's aggressive climate change policies.

The $4.6 million grant is part of $131 million in federal stimulus funds for transit projects in the Puget Sound region. Seven miles of existing track and street crossings will be upgraded.

The Colfax, Calif.-based company designs and manufactures vehicle control systems for the transit, school bus, personal-use, work truck, and emergency response markets.

EPA questions Honolulu rail route. DART riders protest fare hikes. CATS to offer TV on buses.

Among all adults surveyed, approximately 48 percent reported that they had ridden some form of transit in the San Diego region during the 12 months prior to the study interview.

The public awareness campaign promotes the importance of preparing for a disaster before it strikes, and includes the placement of 300 educational car cards throughout the MBTA system.

The 2,000th project is a $68 million project in Kalamazoo County, Mich., which involves the widening of I-94 from two lanes both east and westbound to three lanes in each direction. The project will improve safety and ease congestion by providing a more efficient interchange.