Amtrak announces new contest via Facebook
The goal of "Create our Contest Contest" is to actively engage Amtrak's customers through social networking.
The goal of "Create our Contest Contest" is to actively engage Amtrak's customers through social networking.
Requires track owners to implement bridge management programs that include at least annual inspections of railroad bridges; know the safe capacity load of bridges; and conduct special inspections if the weather or other conditions warrant such inspections.
Arizona is one of five states without a dedicated, permanent transit funding source. After the state took lottery funds from transit programs this year, cities are teaming up to create such a funding source.
With residents pushing for public transit in Albany County, officials say federal grants and job creation could come with creation of a countywide transit authority.
ISE believes that, despite these reductions, it can continue the regular day-to-day operation of its business.
LVRE has been planning for the establishment of a "Vegas-style" passenger train service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas since early 2009. Roundtrip service will be Thursday through Monday each week with an introductory price of $99 roundtrip.
In June 2010, when ridership usually slumps as a result of the summer heat, Metro saw a 15 percent increase from 815,566 in 2009 to 942,154 in 2010.
Work includes rehabilitating track components, replacing rail car components and AVL equipment installed on buses prior to 2002.
After a top-to-bottom safety review that began shortly after a fatal bus accident last April, the agency will recruit a Director of Safety and Security, require all personal electronic devices be turned off while operating a bus or train and form a Safety and Service Excellence Task Force.
The Winston-Salem Transit Authority is considering a ban on smoking in covered bus shelters after a rider complaint about a shelter near a hospital.
Staff is also directed to continue to look for ways to cut more costs without impacting service until the voters have their say in February of 2011.
PennDOT received $5 million to update systems to improve efficiency, mainly of paratransit services. SEPTA received $4 million to renovate intermodal facility.
Data from 2010 show the overall vehicle compliance rate at 80.0 percent (80.4 percent in 2009), with an overall driver compliance rate of 95.6 percent (unchanged from last year). More than 9,856 CVSA -certified inspectors at 2,482 locations across North America performed 65,327 truck and bus inspections.
The Citadis units are 98 percent recyclable, but their composite materials and improved traction system mean they consume 10 percent less energy than a traditional tram, according to the company.
Issued to NHTSA, new suggestions replace existing standards, stress need for continued improvements.
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