OC Transpo refuses political station ads
Critics claim transit agency is interfering with free speech.
Critics claim transit agency is interfering with free speech.
The meeting comes at a time when potential unification of the two associations is being considered.
The hold-up is a result of an outpouring of criticism about the move, according to MTA officials.
Metro Transit must reduce about 10% of all bus service to compensate for a $60 million shortfall.
By the end of 2005, the agency will operate the world's largest fleet of hybrid buses, totaling 325 units.
The measure, known as TEA-LU, authorizes $52.3 billion in guaranteed funding for the federal transit program.
Orlando’s (Fla.) LYNX also shows strong monthly gain in riders.
Estimates for system drop from $33 million to $21.4 million in recent budget proposal.
Of the 919 buses, roughly 75% are replacements, including 250 CNG and 455 clean diesel and hybrid-electric buses.
The new fare collection system will connect bus and rail services in southern Sweden by the end of 2006.
Adding 18 Opus low-floor buses to original order brings transit authority’s total bus order to 33 vehicles.
Unrelated incidents result in two deaths and one serious injury.
The 14-passenger vehicles feature a flat screen DVD electronics package and a surround-sound stereo system.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approves $241.8 billion for TEA LU.
About $1.4 million will go to the 9.5-mile-long MAX bus rapid transit project.
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