The proposed $1.6 billion state transportation has been debated at the university for years, with transit planners and many students arguing in favor of Campus Drive and many administrators requesting more peripheral routes through or under the campus.
Overall, the transit agency's total ridership was 2,437,933, up slightly from 2009 (0.3 percent).
The most popular way to get to the university is by bus, MAX train and Portland Streetcar, which together accounted for 44 percent of trips to campus by staff and faculty and 40 percent by students in fall 2010.
Students will now be able to find the exact location of their bus using their laptop or cell phone and wait in a safe and environment controlled building until they see their bus approach their location.
As the University moves parking to the perimeters of campus in an effort to become more pedestrian-friendly and ease traffic, the Baylor University Shuttle and the DASH have gained a 30 percent increase in ridership.
Law enforcement is tailing bus drivers on a route in North Richmond after a recent bus shooting. Drivers said that violence on the route is escalating.
Some merchants claim that the new buses and U-turns will cause traffic congestion and bus riders don’t spend much money or time at restaurants or shops.
The latest “Transit Savings Report” notes that by living with one less car and riding public transportation, individuals can save, on average, $9,682 annually, and $807 per month based on the February 10, 2011 average national gas price.
The agency is working with project sponsors and jurisdictional partners to find easy and cost effective ways to integrate the various light rail systems planned for the region. The $250,000 regional study will be paid for by the jurisdictions that fund Metro.
Needing a simple majority to pass, the measure was defeated 54 percent to 46 percent and would have raised about $30 million a year to further subsidize the public transit system.
A plan for the four-mile circular system, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and downtown City Council Members Jose Huizar and Jan Perry, would tax local property owners to pay for about half of the cost.
Mike Scanlon, CEO, San Mateo County Transit District, volunteered to sacrifice part of his $400,000 compensation package, since the three transit agencies he runs are undergoing serious budget problems. However, board members defended the salary, which they had approved.
Will use the Twitter account to communicate with those interested in its investigative work and advocacy programs to enhance transportation safety. The YouTube channel will be a one-stop resource where the NTSB's advocacy video messages, transportation accident animations and other video products can be accessed.
Issues a "request for expressions of interest" as a first step in the procurement process that will award contracts for the first $5.5 billion in construction and ultimately for the design and construction of the entire system, its trainsets, and its operations and maintenance.
Also highlighted was the collaborative work being done by industry, government and academic researchers through Transport Canada's Railway Research Advisory Board. The board is actively examining new approaches and seeking solutions to address transportation challenges such as infrastructure renewal, congestion, rising energy costs, environmental concerns and mobility.
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