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With a record investment and renewed interest in public transportation by the new presidential administration, the consultant industry is seeing a vast number of opportunities opening up. One major hurdle that must be negotiated is funding the upcoming transportation authorization bill.
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At a time when there is a growing recognition that our infrastructure is in dire need of repair or rebuilding, we need to hire the best to do the work.
Read More →President Obama's focus on rail harkens back to the days of the first 'rail president' and fellow Illinois native, Abraham Lincoln.
Read More →Slow sales expected to pick up with economy.
Read More →Tri-Rail is looking to operate with an $18M deficit, caused by a loss of $3 million-plus per county and the $9M in matching FDOT funds.
Read More →Chicago RTA's new multi-modal trip planning tool provides side-by-side comparisons of transit, driving and walking travel options. It includes Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace routes.
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From preventive rail inspection to renewing damaged tracks, track maintenance is essential in keeping trains running safely and on time.
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Layoffs, salary freezes and other cutbacks have battered morale at many transit systems. Open communication and investment in workforce development are key to keeping staff engaged and focused on the future.
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The North American carrier recently added advanced seating technology, which combines three-point lap-and-shoulder belts with compartmentalization, further enhancing the safety of their Northeastern fleets.
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Although fuel prices have gone down after going through the roof last summer, many believe they will rise once the economy begins to level off. By using Energy Price Risk Management, transit agencies may be able to create budget certainty and protect themselves from market volatility.
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