Rep. Oberstar proposes $15B for transit
The proposal would provide funding for "ready-to-go" projects, including: $12.5 billion for public transportation, $3.4 billion for high-speed and intercity rail and $1.5 billion for Amtrak.
The proposal would provide funding for "ready-to-go" projects, including: $12.5 billion for public transportation, $3.4 billion for high-speed and intercity rail and $1.5 billion for Amtrak.
Regarding infrastructure, the President-elect released a preliminary plan that calls for $25 billion in immediate investment in a variety of infrastructure activities and $60 billion in new transportation investment.
Report calls for the MTA to draw 80 percent of its operating energy from clean, renewable energy sources by 2050 and suggests ways this should be done.
The 115 transit buses will be assembled in the new Nova Bus plant in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
The CTA will test the eight displays installed at the station for durability, placement and customer feedback over the next 30 days before moving forward with its gradual installation at the remaining 143 rail stations.
The four new coaches feature Wi-Fi, 110-volt outlets, GPS, and Saucon asset tracking.
The 95.14 percent OTP is the best since modern record keeping began in 1979.
Phase II construction is expected to begin during 2010 with service to the public starting during 2016.
ADA-compliant shuttle buses, with optional side-entry wheelchair lift, offer seating for eight passengers, plus driver, with two wheelchairs or 14 passengers, plus driver, and have successfully completed the seven-year Altoona Bus Test.
Passengers will be asked to set cell phones on vibrate or mute and refrain from making or taking calls, wear headphones when listening to audio devices and keep conversations to a minimum using a low voice.
Rail firm accused in L.A. crash. FMCSA steps up operator vetting system. USF developing device to help disabled riders.
Odyne retained Matrix USA LLC to explore strategic alternatives in October 2008; however, its efforts have not been successful.
Customers signing up for membership with I-GO Car Sharing will be given the option to participate in the program and link the I-GO membership to a Chicago Card Plus.
If the pilot is successful, Metro-North will determine next steps on the M-8s with ConnDOT and on the M-7s with Long Island Rail Road, which has a large fleet of M-7s.
Even with gas prices $1.378 lower than last year, the report calculates the monthly savings for public transit users at $697 per month based on today’s gas price of $1.727 as reported by AAA.
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