Study: U.S. transit safety programs for female riders lacking
Only about one-third of surveyed transit agencies believed specific programs should be put in place for women and only three had initiated programs addressing women's security needs.
Only about one-third of surveyed transit agencies believed specific programs should be put in place for women and only three had initiated programs addressing women's security needs.
Portland and San Diego emerged as leaders based on study definitions of ridership and productivity success.
Signed an agreement with BAE Systems for the supply of components for the power chain for its new-generation hybrid buses.
All bus, rail and trolley schedules are available for anyone using Google Maps or agency Website to plan a trip in the Philadelphia region.
An alliance of the nation’s top metro transit systems, including New York, Boston and Washington, D.C., met with key members of Congress to highlight the opportunity to invest in creating jobs and boost the economic recovery.
Pilot program aims to provide the foundation for a long-term environmental certification program for the motorcoach industry and the passenger transportation sector.
Vehicles will be used to both grow their fleet and replace aging, less fuel-efficient buses, enabling Calgary Transit to provide enhanced service to the community.
Trainset is a part of Coradia Duplex range. SNCF and Alstom have signed an investment program agreement to renew the TER fleet with an order of 233 trainsets at a cost of more than $2.7 billion.
Survey IDs more than $15 billion in public transportation capital projects that can be started in 90 days. It is estimated that this investment in public transportation would support and create more than 450,000 jobs.
No injuries were reported from last Tuesday's incident, according to officials, but concerns were raised to the fact that basic safety rules were broken despite reform efforts made since the fatal Chatsworth crash that killed 25 people 14 months ago.
"Zero Tolerance" cell phone use policy conflicted with existing union contract.
Of the top ten cities listed in the U.S. OMB report, which includes Denver, San Antonio and St. Louis, seven have implemented light rail and one has commuter rail service, many integrated with transit-oriented development and with a dedicated funding source for public transit.
Operator of train 902 has been a Metro employee since May 2007 and a train operator since November 2008. He is currently on paid administrative leave.
Projects to include streetcars, buses and bus facilities. FTA plans to announce grants early in 2010.
Trains, which are diesel-engined vehicles made up of two coaches, can operate at speeds of up to 120km/h. Each train can accommodate 130 passengers.
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