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Both vehicles feature Cummins engines and Allison transmissions, as well as Wi-Fi and 110-volt outlets.
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Ed Reiskin, the city's public works director since 2008, has no transportation agency experience, but has a reputation as a top-notch manager.
Read More →The savings measures are detailed in a new report, include slashing administrative costs by 15 percent, and overhauling project approval and track work procedures.
Read More →In response to concerns about whether the agency was collecting all of its fare revenue, TriMet is increasing the number of staff dedicated to fare enforcement. It will also shift from a warning and education focus to issuing citations and exclusions if riders are found without a valid fare. The base fine for not having a valid fare is $175; exclusions from the system can extend up to 90 days.
Read More →The state Republican House and Senate agreed to provide $78 million for regional transit in the next two years, about halfway between the $129 million approved for the previous two years and the $20 million they originally approved.
Read More →Are you or is someone you know an outstanding professional in the transportation industry? METRO Magazine will be profiling Movers & Shakers from the all over the U.S. and Canada, on both the public and private sides, from small businesses to large municipal agencies, for this special section of the September/October issue.
Read More →Delays brought on by a short-circuit and power outages since the rail line between Beijing and Shanghai opened, in time for the Chinese Communist Party's 90th anniversary celebration, suspicion abounds that the project was rushed to open in time for the event.
Read More →The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority will use the “State of Good Repair” grant to replace 38 of its paratransit vehicles. The agency’s paratransit program has been the fastest growing part of the system, with ridership increases in each of the past 15 years.
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Emily Spelde, director of older adult ministry for a local church, had no idea her church’s first senior excursion on the public bus system would end up being a surprise party in her honor. Several of the seniors had not ridden the bus in more than 20 years. Many were impressed with the cleanliness of the bus and how easy the bus pass system worked.
Read More →Due to low program participation, the agencies have eliminated pre-registration and voucher requirements and will be seeking additional vending locations for the passes, to find out if there is additional unmet demand.
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