Manufacturer put its Commuter Coach, featuring APTA’s signature campaign graphics, front and center in a caravan at the rally that converged on Capitol Hill last week, urging Congress to increase funding for public transportation by passing a multi-year surface transportation authorization bill.
Under the $1.6M contract, NextBus will use its patented technology to process data obtained from all buses in LA Metro’s fleet equipped with GPS devices, then provide real-time, predictive bus arrival information to users by interfacing with the Southern California 511 phone- and website-based traveller information service, LA Metro’s own public website, the nextbus.com website, as well as cell and smartphone text messaging.
The awards to seven University Transportation Centers were made by the DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration. Recipients are using new technologies and developing innovative approaches to improve transportation systems throughout the U.S.
Two new reports estimate that seat belts saved more than 72,000 lives during the five years between 2005 and 2009, while child restraint systems and minimum drinking age laws saved hundreds more during 2009.
GPS system will allow real-time bus tracking via the Web and smartphones, while cameras will record audio and video as a security measure.
Car-sharing service Zipcar and the university's Wake Line shuttle have both seen upticks in use by students so far this year.
The commuter shuttle was losing money, forcing its elimination, university officials say. A new shuttle service on campus will provide more efficient transportation than in previous years.
University officials want to gather data on the number of students riding campus shuttles, but students sometimes forget their cards or find the requirement inconvenient.
Mobility Assistance Program provides rides to disabled individuals with a small fleet of motorized vehicles similar to golf carts.
Changes to on-campus and downtown routes will save money and better serve students, Parking and Transportation officials say.
A financial analysis concluded that providing transportation services in-house is less expensive, even with the cost of a new building or the remodeling of existing buildings, than if one firm or a combination of outside firms were to perform the four service components, according to the university.
The modular green roof uses locally grown plants and diverts storm water runoff while integrating a host of other sustainable features such as recycled, salvaged or reclaimed materials.
Oshkosh Transit estimates that the new vehicles will save over 7,000 gallons of diesel each year, when compared to conventional diesel buses. The bus purchase was funded entirely by a $2.1 million ARRA grant.
Wireless video feeds would allow motormen to view tracks at the next station to ensure they are clear.
Hearing half a conversation makes the brain work harder to make sense of what the person is hearing, study finds. Head researcher was inspired by her experiences riding public transit during her undergraduate years.
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