MENU
SEARCH
Editorial
Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.
Customers rated their overall satisfaction with the service as “acceptable” or “satisfactory,” with a score of 5.2. Approximately 67 percent said they would recommend NJ Transit to a friend or relative, and 63 percent choose to use NJ Transit, even though they have a personal vehicle available.
Read More →Two pilot projects measured the effect of increased law enforcement coupled with high-profile public education campaigns. In Syracuse, N.Y., because of high-visibility enforcement, both handheld cell phone use and texting behind the wheel declined by one-third. In Hartford, Conn., there was a 57 percent drop in handheld use and texting behind the wheel dropped by nearly three-quarters.
Read More →At lowest levels since the CVSA's commercial vehicle safety enforcement campaign, Roadcheck began in 1988. Inspections of passenger vehicles found a compliance rate of 91.3 percent in 2011 versus 91.0 percent in 2010. The motorcoach driver compliance rate was 97.4 percent; in 2010 it was 96.4 percent.
Read More →Signed legislation requiring area transit agencies to come up with a universal fare card by 2015. The concept has been in discussion for several years. However, transit experts cite obstacles, including ever-changing ticket technology and Metra’s fare structure.
Read More →MBTA hopes to raise revenue to fill a projected $150 million budget gap for the 2013 fiscal year.
Read More →The group, reacting to the July 3 shooting of a 45-year-old transient, caused major delays for three hours and the closure of three stations during the Monday evening rush hour. No one was injured or arrested, and service was restored by dusk.
Read More →Officials hope to jump-start construction of the planned $18 billion line, which is slated to be open for the 2016 Olympic Games to be hosted by the country.
Read More →Experts and advocates say the proposal doesn't offer protection for New Jersey Transit and its sister commuter lines in the event that a private operator hikes track rates and fees, which would result in higher fares.
Read More →Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority has renewed partnerships with the College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina to provide transportation services to students, faculty and staff.
Read More →
It’s summer orientation time for universities across the U.S. How are their transit systems reaching out to students? Transit agencies told us they are investing heavily in orientation programs by providing free rides and staff presentations to students and their parents.
Read More →