METRO Briefs

NHTSA to require belts on buses

WASHINGTON, D.C. - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials told Congress that it plans to require safety belts on commercial buses. For the full story, click here.

MBTA driver caught on phone

BOSTON - A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority driver faces possible termination after a passenger recorded video of the man tearing paper tickets and playing with his cell phone while behind the wheel. For the full story, click here.

Colorado DOT to add new division

DENVER - Gov. Bill Ritter signed legislation that creates a new Transit and Rail Division within the Colorado Department of Transportation. For the full story, click here.