METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Staff

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.  

Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

B.C. Transit policy pits strollers vs. wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are supposed to take precedence, but riders and disability advocates point to problems with enforcement. Agency public relations department responded that compliance is up to the customer.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

TÜVRheinland acquires Rail Sciences Inc.

The addition of RSI and its materials engineering test laboratory further adds depth to the services TÜVRheinland provides in the U.S. and Canada, according to the company.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Livability initiative grant winners receive $293M

Six new streetcar and bus rapid transit projects will be funded with $130 million from the FTA's Urban Circulator Program, and 47 additional projects aimed at upgrading bus services and facilities are slated to receive more than $163 million from the FTA's Bus and Bus Livability Program.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2010

Former BART cop convicted of involuntary manslaughter

The racially charged case has raised fears in the Bay Area of possible violence after the verdict.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Clean Energy to acquire IMW Industries

The earn-out arrangement will pay IMW's shareholders certain percentages of future gross profits earned by IMW over the next four years assuming the gross profit exceeds certain minimum thresholds and up to a maximum of $40 million in the aggregate.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Amtrak's Downeaster receives $35M in ARRA funds

Construction on the project is expected to begin as early as July 6, 2010, and will continue over the next 28 months. The expanded service is expected to increase ridership, improve connectivity and balance passenger flow.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 7, 2010

Winnipeg committee backs light rail

The recommendation will be forwarded to council for a final vote. If approved, the EPC suggested a Public-Private Partnership to fund the project.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

Ohio's OCTA selects RouteMatch ITS program

The company will be converting OCTA from an outdated passenger transportation management software system that they have been using for 10 years to RouteMatch TS transit management software.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

D.C. Metro removes 100 railcars from service

Will inspect the operation of the car door motors, make repairs and return them to service.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

N.Y.'s Second Ave. subway design to quell station noise

Transit officials have also promised a garble-free PA system — with speakers arranged to minimize reverberation — and raise the possibility of piped-in music.

Read More →