The contract, worth approximately $120 million, involves the maintenance of rolling stock and fixed installations and includes routine, preventive and corrective maintenance; technical support; management of spare-parts stocks for the Citadis tramsets and the implementation of a major maintenance program.
Buses won't need a permit to have access to the city's new free parking spots.
John E. Fenton, who brings a broad base of experience to the position, both in transportation services and executive management, was chosen after a national search conducted by the board with assistance from interim CEO Eric Haley.
National parks, forests, and wildlife refuges in 20 states will receive funds from the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program to implement public transportation within the facilities.
Recent Washington Post poll results show that 62 percent of respondents want more transit options, and that most view Washington Metro positively.
Riders can save on average $774 per month. Amount is based on the cost of the national averages for parking and driving, as well as the April 5 national average gas price of $2.83 per gallon for self-serve regular gasoline as reported by AAA.
Tour will demonstrate the benefits of CNG to transit executives nationwide. The manufacturer is borrowing the coach from longtime customer NJ Transit. The touring model comes complete with a new Cummins CNG-powered engine.
Agency is looking to cut about $30 million from its $97 million budget, which would eliminate the majority of weekend and midday service.
AHSRA will also assist the Earth Day Network's efforts in encouraging "1 Billion Acts of Green," a campaign to encourage small but impactful changes in everyday people's behavior.
In addition to higher ridership, COTA continues its service expansion and bus fleet upgrade making transit more convenient and reliable for central Ohio residents.
In addition, Heather Horton will now serve as executive director of the Motorcoach Council and help develop and implement the new programs and policies set forth by the Board, while actively providing outreach to the industry and to the general public.
During the week-long "blitz," law enforcement personnel will be positioned at various grade crossings, where they will be issuing warnings and citations to drivers and pedestrians who do not adhere to the laws relating to trains and railroad tracks.
The RoadRunner MRH series provides months of on-board storage, years of maintenance-free operation, and allows for system-wide remote updates.
Last week, members of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 268, rejected the terms of a recommended agreement by a fact-finder, appointed by the State Employee Relations Board, to settle a contract dispute with RTA.
FTA is considering the safety and reliability of the Metro system before granting money for new transit lines including a Purple Line light-rail system in Maryland and streetcar networks in Arlington County and the District.
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