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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2015

Former N.Y. MTA Chairman E. Virgil Conway dies at 85

He spearheaded the preparation and funding for the 2000-2004 Capital Program, which at the time was the most ambitious and far-reaching program in MTA history.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Clemson U. honored for parking innovations, sustainable practices

The award was based on a range of programs implemented in the last year to maximize Clemson’s limited parking supply, better define where visitors can park, distribute costs equitably among users and enhance sustainability.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

UConn removes radios from all of its buses

The move was made after several complaints about the volume or genre of music, as well as to “reduce potential distractions in the bus.”

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Hoverboard usage growing on college campuses

Some of devices can go up to 12 mph, handle bumps and small debris without trouble and take about two to three hours to charge.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Safety officials recommend 4 tips for using Uber

Verify the identity of the driver and their car before getting in is one of the recommendations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

Mazza to fill newly-created NAIPTA deputy GM role

Will continue to oversee planning and development, and will now also be charged with leading the marketing, facilities, and information technology functions.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2015

DART collaborates with Lyft to provide new first-/last-mile option

DART also is collaborating with the car sharing service ZipCar and the ride sharing app Uber to help its customers make a complete trip.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2015

Alaska Coach Tours test fully-electric BYD motorcoach

The operation provided tours onboard the electric bus to the Mendenhall Glacier during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association's convention with proceeds being donated to Adventure Green which promotes sustainable tourism in Alaska.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

House T&I approves surface transportation bill

However, according to U.S. PIRG, it is anticipated that the House will only provide funding for the first three years, requiring Congress to identify a new source of funding at the end of 2018.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2015

San Francisco cell phone robber arrested after trying to transfer

According to a report, the man used a semi-automatic handgun to rob the two people, then got off of that bus and got onto the next bus at that same stop.

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