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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2013

Wichita State U. to offer shuttle for off-campus parking

The university has developed a proposal to bring in bids from potential contractors for a shuttle system to be paid for with student fees.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2013

APTA: Transit users save $10,181 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle, which includes the July 17, 2013 average national gas price $3.65 per gallon, and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2013

New Flyer to supply D.C. Metro with 654 NABI buses

The contract contains a firm order for 85 BRT-styled diesel-electric hybrid 42-foot buses and options of up to 498 42-foot BRT-styled diesel-electric hybrid or CNG buses, and up to 71 (142 EUs) 60-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses over a five-year contract period.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

More transportation options can cut congestion, costs, report says

Increasing transit round-trip work commutes by four days (or eight trips) each month can reduce driving costs by 14 to 26%.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

REI debuts 2 new mobile surveillance DVRs

Each DVR is coupled with REI’s A.R.M.O.R. viewing software as well as an extruded aluminum chassis, fanless design and wireless capability.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

A-Z Bus Sales names new president

John Landherr brings over 20 years of experience in senior management roles most recently as president of Certified Aviation Services.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

16 transit systems awarded TSA ‘Gold Standard’ rating

Assessment includes a review of topics such as an agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs. Systems honored include N.Y. MTA, Boston’s MBTA and San Francisco’s BART.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2013

Subcommittee to discuss Highway Trust Fund

The hearing, entitled “How the Financial Status of the Highway Trust Fund Impacts Surface Transportation Programs,” is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 17, 2013

July 2013 in Pictures

A look at July 2013 in pictures.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 17, 2013

June 2013 in Pictures

A look at METRO's June 2013 issue.

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