The new law, paid for with gas tax revenue and a package of $70 billion in offsets from other areas of the federal budget, will invest $61 billion in the nation’s public transportation systems, according to APTA.
Action was taken to accept the resignation of CEO Stephen R. Banta and place him on administrative leave effective immediately.
The project ensures that coaches operated by El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express Inc. meet particulate emission standards for diesel-powered vehicles set by various regulatory agencies.
The FAST Act will now be sent to President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign the bill quickly.
Train #3817 left New York Penn Station with about 300 passengers at 6:35 a.m., heading to Trenton, when it hit the man, whose identity was not immediately known. NJ Transit trains ran up to 20 minutes late, with regular service restored by around 7:30 a.m., according to the agency’s Twitter feed.
The new buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence.
Has engaged Smart Growth America to run the technical assistance and provide a variety of planning and analysis tools.
A transit security report found that the number of assaults of drivers decreased 62% since 2010 due to the installation of protective shields on buses; however, union officials say many issues often go unreported.