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Using available rights-of-way, transit operations can make better use of limited space. Here are some challenges and opportunities to consider.
Read More →Two recent school charter crashes, both involving motorcoach operators, have spurred federal regulators to action. Motorcoach officials warn schools against selecting charter operators based only on price.
Read More →With a diverse fleet of 80 vehicles, Hopkins Airport Limousine and Shuttle Service has evolved into a full-service transportation provider for the Northeastern Cleveland area.
Read More →Guidelines and procedures have been established for North Carolina school districts that charter motorcoaches for student transportation.
Read More →While there haven't been any fisticuffs over the issue, the debate over buses vs. light rail transit (LRT) continues to be a lively one.
Read More →Energy conservation has been on the mind of most people lately, and intercity passenger rail is proving to be energy efficient.
Read More →In an effort to reduce the number of rear-end collisions on America's highways, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) require the standardization and implementation of collision prevention technologies on all newly manufactured commercial vehicles
Read More →The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is moving forward with a $309 million plan to build a light-rail line connecting downtown Los Angeles west to Culver City, a span of about nine miles.
Read More →President Bush has nominated Mary Peters, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, to head the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Read More →In the past year, ridership on all forms of rail increased 5% or more, showing that investment in that mode by the federal government was put to good use, said Bill Millar, president of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
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