Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's facility achieved this certification through sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's LEED Platinum-certified Central Station in downtown Des Moines is the primary transfer location betweeen routes and includes the Customer Service Department and Administrative Offices. The station, which opened in November 2012 features many amenities including climate-controlled waiting areas, covered loading platforms, a bicycle storage room and Java Joe’s CoffeeHouse.
The $350 billion long-term bill would make changes to highway, transit, railroad and auto safety programs, but will only pay for the first three years of the six-year bill.
Tier One modernizes 300 stops along two of GRTC’s busiest routes with each stop receiving upgrades that include new flags with clearly visible route and bus stop numbers as well as eye-level, easy-to-use printed schedule and map information.
Alstom, which will extend the tramway by 6 miles, will supply the integrated system, tracks, catenaries, telecommunications and signalling, substations and ticketing equipment.
The report studied recent innovations in transportation practice in New York City, Portland, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Denver, and Charlotte and found that local advocacy and civic engagement were a necessary prerequisite for revitalizing urban transportation.
![[Video] Denver RTD Interim General Manager Dave Genova](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/_migratedeecms/post/DenverRTD-DaveGenova-__-600x300-a.jpg)
Dave Genova shares some insight about RTD and what he does when he's not at work. Genova is a 21-year veteran of the RTD where he currently serves as the Assistant General Manager of Safety, Security and Facilities. Some of his current accomplishments include providing safety certification for the light rail openings that includes the Denver Union Station, and overseeing the Transit Watch smart phone application. Published on May 11, 2015
![[Video] A day in the life of TransLink](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/_migratedeecms/post/Translink-ADayintheLife-__-600x300-a.jpg)
A lot has changed over the last 125 years in this region and transit has changed right along with it. Watch a day in the life of Translink's operating companies and some of the great staff that keep it moving year after year. Published on Jul 2, 2015
The transportation agency’s search firm posted a job advertisement online last week that outlined a compensation package of $319,000 in base salary, a bonus of up to 30%, a $14,000 transportation allowance and a $1,200 parking allowance.
Access to reliable transportation, particularly public transportation, is essential for returning military veterans with disabilities to reintegrate to civilian life and obtain critical medical and support services, according to a new Rutgers study.
More than 35,000 weekday trips were taken to or from the five new Silver Line stations last month, an average of 17,088 riders per day.
Agency was first in Texas to achieve 100% vehicle accessibility. Took delivery of its first lift-equipped buses in 1986.
![[Video] The President Speaks on the 25th Anniversary of the ADA](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/_migratedeecms/post/Obama-ADA25-__-600x300-a.jpg)
President Obama delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. July 20, 2015. Published on Jul 20, 2015
Board also approved 66-month contracts with two companies to provide drivers — and in some cases, vehicles — to transport disabled and elderly riders.
Syracuse.com spoke with Arlene Kanter, Syracuse University professor of law and the director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, about the history of the ADA, its biggest accomplishments and what still needs to be done for the rights of people with disabilities.
Here’s a look at the Bus Roadeos held in North Carolina by the Charlotte Area Transit System and Florida by Palm Tran.
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