Among the top ten worst events were: the MTA proposing to take out $7 billion in debt, increasing operating expenses by $500 million a year. Among the best events were: no fare hike in 2011, after back-to-back increases in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Representatives from Daimler Buses North America, Motor Coach Industries, New Flyer Industries, Nova Bus, Prevost and the MTA provided the attendees with information on the types of parts, supplies and services needed as part of the bus manufacturing process.
Officials have asked the transit authority to extend the college's two current routes into the campus to help students get to where they want to go more quickly.
Riders took 8.1 million trips on buses and commuter rail, up more than 2 percent compared to November 2010.
Created to connect researchers and students who need to commute between the Health Center and the Storrs campus.