Oregon transit retains Paratransit Services
The new contract, which is in the process of being finalized, is expected to become effective in January 2009.
The new contract, which is in the process of being finalized, is expected to become effective in January 2009.
Twenty-two hands-free, ADA compliant phones will be installed at each stop and communicate with the EmVista Central system at St. George via an IP network, enabling operators to initiate, receive and monitor calls for any type of situation.
Changes in contract provisions relative to the provision of healthcare, pensions and post-retirement healthcare benefits will reduce Port Authority’s legacy obligation costs by approximately $92.8 million over the four-year life of the contract.
Because of its high-density operation, the university opted for a seating package that allows large numbers of “standing” passengers.
OSU plans to replace its 20 diesel-powered buses with CNG buses over the next five years and expects the first eight to be in operation by the fall of 2009. The transit buses are those used on campus and within the Stillwater community.
Director develops and evaluates policies and procedures, operational methods and short- and long-term strategies, and collaborates with university administrators and others to ensure that policies and procedures are compatible with the university mission and master plans
First Transit, the university’s shuttle bus contractor, purchased the standard diesel buses — 40- and 60-foot Van Hools — while the university purchased the hybrid bus, which was manufactured by Gillig Corp.
The first "Friendly Bus" is expected to arrive in Toronto in early 2009, with regular deliveries to follow until the end of 2010 when the order of 110 buses will be fulfilled.
Third quarter's 6.5 percent transit ridership increase continues the trend of more and more Americans turning to public transportation in record numbers, according to APTA.
The transport and logistics branch of French Railways has confirmed a contract with Bombardier Transportation to supply 80 interoperable diesel electric TRAXX F140 DE locomotives.
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Multi-functional process will use sensors, including a camera that will photograph every inch of the New Haven catenary system and transfer those images to a computer that will determine the height, stagger (horizontal deviation of the wire from centerline of the track below it) and contact wear on the underside of the catenary wires to determine any present or potential problems.
Areas examined by the auditors included Metro’s General Mobility Program, which provides approximately $100 million annually to the region for new roads and infrastructure.
Board approved funding for solar tracking skylights and new energy efficient lighting at several bus garages, rail stations and facilities. Projects are expected to provide energy savings amounting to approximately $700,000 annually.
The two presentations will be held in San Francisco’s Chinatown area and represent a comprehensive outreach effort to that community.
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