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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Public awareness campaign launched ahead of Baltimore bus revamp

MTA is taking steps to ensure transit riders are fully aware of the upcoming changes by dispatching “transit teams” who will provide riders with the most up-to-date information.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

U. of Kentucky program encourages employees to try alternative transportation

The cash out program is designed with the goal of reducing the number of motor vehicles on campus as well as creating a more pedestrian friendly community.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2017

Specialty Vehicles introduces Spirit of America Trolley

The Altoona-tested Spirit of America Trolley is manufactured by ARBOC Specialty Vehicles in Middlebury, Ind., and is backed by Freightliner Custom Chassis.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2017

Ill. agency to add 26 Champion Challenger paratransit vehicles

The contract Greater Peoria Mass Transit District entered into with Central States Bus Sales Inc. for the 26 vehicles, includes an option to purchase an additional 14 paratransit vehicles over the next five years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2017

San Diego MTS, NCTD launch moovel mobile ticketing app

In the first phase, day passes, 30-day passes and COASTER one-way tickets will be available for adult passengers. Future phases will include discounted fares for youth, seniors, and disabled.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

APTA issues 'alert' to contact Congress to support capital grant program

The Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program would be phased out in President Trump's FY 2018 "skinny budget" proposal.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

HNTB's Mendes wins NTI 'Training Professional of the Year'

Mendes has provided training nationwide for the NTI and the FTA for more than 15 years.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

New Lyft service mimics mass transit with fixed routes

The new feature, which is being tested out in San Francisco and Chicago, is an extension of Lyft’s carpool service, Lyft Line

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

VIA CEO named 'Outstanding Public Transportation GM' by TTA

Recent notable initiatives realized under Jeffrey Arndt’s leadership include an aggressive program to install 1,000 new bus shelters over a three-year period.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2017

Calif.'s $52B budget proposes fee boost to pay for public transit

The deal, which could be voted on by the legislature as soon as next week, isn’t perfect but long overdue, said Gov. Brown.

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