AssetWorks wins Chapel Hill, N.C. contract
One of the larger operations within the NCDOT system and will be the first non-rural agency to participate. They will be using FleetFocus to track over 140 transit vehicles.
One of the larger operations within the NCDOT system and will be the first non-rural agency to participate. They will be using FleetFocus to track over 140 transit vehicles.
U.S. government officials reported finding evidence of the terror group’s plot to attack a train somewhere in the United States.
Added five language translation options — Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese — of critical pages, such as the Trip Planner, Getting Around and Fares.
Reopening the Hours-of-Service (HOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking comment period to allow for public review and discussion of four new studies.
The system uses video, audio and ECU-connected vehicle data sensors to detect and record risky driving maneuvers. It also enables drivers to instantly recognize fuel-wasting maneuvers with in-cab visual driver feedback.
A congressional hearing was held Wednesday to discuss the challenge of protecting mass transit systems with a dwindling budget as new threats arise in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.
President Richard Rodriguez appealed to U.S. House Committee members not to reduce funding, especially since the death of Osama Bin Laden may increase the risk of retaliation from his supporters. U.S. Rep. Peter King agreed that transit is vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
The agency’s FasTracks program was issued a Certificate of Registration for the quality management oversight program’s systematic approach to verifying that all contractors are producing a quality project.
Replacing "A Fresh Approach to Public Transportation," the new tagline reflects the agency’s continued implementation of new services that provide convenient, efficient connections for the 284 communities it serves.
The new deal includes a two-year wage freeze and shares the increases in insurance costs between ATU members and the Metropolitan Council, which operates Metro Transit. The agreement still needs approval of the Metropolitan Council.
Will require more rigorous CDL testing standards, seek new rules to strengthen passenger carrier and driver compliance with federal safety regulations, and empower consumers to review safety records of bus companies before booking.
The new CNG fueling stations, available 24/7 for public access, will be located in Tampa, Fla.; New York City; New Orleans and Philadelphia.
Q’Blog will feature articles that address key issues and other industry-related subjects, and serve those involved with transportation of passengers in wheelchairs.
Representatives from federal and state agencies, the trucking and bus industries, unions and advocacy groups will serve as panelists during the forum.
This agreement allows company to maintain the strong relationships directly with its existing Canadian transit customers, while allowing Girardin to introduce New Flyer to a new group of customers.
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