The result of revisions to environmental reports for the 120-mile Fresno-to-Bakersfield section of the rail line, part of the backbone of the proposed 520-mile system connecting San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Recorded the highest rates of punctuality for any February. The agency invested in technologies that deal directly with snow removal, constructed a “Truck Stop” for commuter trains; realigned its management structure; and hired new conductors and engineers.
Trying to eliminate or reduce service on the 305 and other bus lines for more than a year, due to the upcoming opening of the Expo light rail line, low ridership, budget concerns and to eliminate route duplication. Cuts will fall hardest on minorities and low-income riders, critics say.
The funds, which will be used for research, education and other projects that help improve public transit, are provided by the FTA and distributed through U.S. DOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration.
Grabauskas, also a former state transportation secretary, was appointed by Mitt Romney and forced to resign from the T in 2009.