Budget, which is balanced with no shortfall, does not propose raising fares. Metro's farebox recovery will stay at 28% — near the bottom of any major operator, with passenger loads also low compared to other transportation agencies in the same range.
As part of the policy, the agency’s goal is to attract at least a 20% pool of veterans during the application process for positions, including drivers, mechanics, engineers, managers and other workers.
Move comes following an extensive review of Demco Express’ operations that uncovered multiple federal safety violations in the areas of drivers' hours-of-service compliance, driver qualifications and drug testing requirements.
Louis A. Johnson VA Healthcare System’s two new D4005 coaches come with patriotic graphics, wheelchair lifts and the latest clean diesel engine technology for near zero emissions.
Phoenix-based Valley Metro’s Susan Tierney, public information officer, gives an account of how alternatives to the car are becoming more and more accepted by residents and visitors, many of whom took the train and biked to a big baseball game on Earth Day.
Will introduce new limited-stop MetroExtra routes on three new travel corridors, conversion of four existing routes to limited-stop MetroExtra service, and refinements to eleven existing priority corridors.
Reconnecting America and the Community Transportation Association of America’s "Putting Transit to Work in Main Street America," found that smaller communities are making a wide variety of transit investments, and these investments have had a positive impact on both the economy and the quality of life of residents.