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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Parsons Brinckerhoff wins Detroit contract

As the prime consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff will be responsible for conducting an AA process leading to the selection of a locally preferred alternative, along with preparation of a New Starts/Small Starts report and the draft environmental review document.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2012

Arizona begins planning for $15M transit upgrade

The upgrade will include a park-and-ride and transit center, built separately or as a combined facility. City officials are contractors are studying possible sites and gathering input from the public.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Palm Tran ridership hits record

This is the fourth consecutive year that fixed-route ridership increased and the third consecutive year that new ridership records were set.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Seon partners to pair real-time with routing software

The integration will enable the two Web-based applications to share vehicle positioning and routing data, providing school bus operators with greater insight to help streamline operations and improve efficiencies.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

GreenRoad launches smartphone addition

Uses smartphone native functionality, including GPS and built-in accelerometers, to eliminate the need for a professionally-installed telematics device in the vehicle.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2012

Ark. launches new rural transit service

North East Arkansas Transit system launched rural transportation operations on Oct. 1 in six counties. The service was funded with a grant from the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2012

August 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's August issue in photos

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 19, 2012

July 2012 in Pictures

A look at METRO's July issue in photos

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2012

Go Transit opens new parking structure

More than 1,000 new parking spaces were added to the Oakville GO Station to provide better access to public transit for the more than 5,500 commuters who use the station each day. The project created 400 jobs.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2012

FTA releases $32M for Mich. bus rapid transit

The new Silver Line will be operated by Interurban Transit Partnership, known as The Rapid. The 9.6-mile route will serve major employers, including St. Mary’s Medical campus, the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and the Cook-DeVos School of Nursing, which together employ about 29,000 area residents.

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