Report: N.Y. transit not prepared for emergencies
Inspector suggests appointing a central coordinator to oversee all emergency planning.
Inspector suggests appointing a central coordinator to oversee all emergency planning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Authorities have said that terrorists are responsible. It is the country's most serious attack since 2004.
Transit maps app allows you to download the map from your local transit agency and store it on your phone.
The funds can be used to support up to 80 percent (an 80/20 match) for capital projects and not more than 50 percent (a 50/50 match) of project costs for operating assistance.
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