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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

APTA recognizes 7 organizations for sustainability efforts

Depending on the level of achievement, organizations were presented Gold, Silver and Bronze level certifications by APTA Chair Peter Varga at the APTA Sustainability and Public Transportation Workshop, which is being held at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2014

BYD builds world's biggest electric bus recharging station in China

The recharging station is located in Jiangsu province's capital city of Nanjing. The station, already in operation, includes 150 recharging devices.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

U. of La.-Lafayette could add 5 buses this fall

If the City-Parish Council approves the agreement between the university and Lafayette Consolidated Government, buses would be leased and operated by drivers from the UL Operation of Transportation Services.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Mayor proposes college shuttle to boost nightlife

The proposal would provide shuttle service to Santa Fe University of Art and Design students to downtown and the Santa Fe Railyard on weekends between August and December.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Princeton's Dinky rail relocation to proceed after board ruling

The petition was put forward by the New Jersey and NARP after the university decided to construct a new Dinky station south of its original location due to the Arts and Transit Project.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Colo. university students take advantage of bus pass 'hiccup'

For the second year in a row, some University of Colorado students were treated to free bus rides after the Regional Transportation District failed to temporarily suspend their discounted student bus passes for the summer months.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2014

Tri Delta Transit named 'Best Transit System' by APTA

The Antioch, Calif.-based Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, better known as Tri Delta Transit, was recognized for efforts to enhance service, efficiencies and overall effectiveness.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2014

Report: Seniors unlikely to use public transportation

Findings revealed those 60 and older were less likely to use public transportation for five or more days within the last week when compared to those who were between the ages of 18 to 29, citing perceptions of speeding traffic and high crime, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2014

Is it time for public transportation to be free?

A story in Salon says it is time, citing a recent move in Paris and in other cities around the world, as well as issues at some U.S. transit agencies in recouping enough funding through fares.

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Newsby StaffAugust 1, 2014

Aggravated assaults up on MBTA's transit system

Transit police statistics show aggravated assaults were up by 38%, an increase from 48 to 66 incidents compared to the same period the year prior. MBTA Transit Police is seeking to determine the reason for the increase, but say a broad trend has been hard to find.

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