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ArticlesMarch 3, 2020

The good, bad, and the ugly of federal authorization

The current authorization for federal transit assistance programs expires in September of this year.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

FTA announces 3 CIG project sponsors approved to use $64M

Allows for additional public transportation improvements to support safety and increase access/mobility for residents in Florida and Texas.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

Amtrak names new president/CEO

William J. Flynn succeeds Richard Anderson, who joined Amtrak as CEO in July 2017.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

MCI launches training program to boost motorcoach driver pool

In an independent recruitment survey, external training was cited as one of employees most preferred incentives for staying with a company.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

HDR-led team wins contract for Ontario Line Subway work

As technical advisor, HDR and its primary partners — Mott MacDonald, Stantec, Systra, and Comtech — will provide a wide range of services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2020

L.A. Metro to launch 3-year microtransit program

The board approved awarding a $29-million contract to private ridesharing company RideCo Inc. to partner with Metro to operate the service, subject to resolution of any protests.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

NY MTA issues update on precautions against coronavirus

Health guidance messaging deployed across 3,000 digital screens on subway, 2,000 on buses, and 550 on commuter railroads.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

Nova Bus to supply NY MTA with 165 hybrid buses

The first pilots will be delivered in May 2020 and the rest of the deliveries will begin in December 2020 and to be completed in 2021.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2020

MARTA names new chief of police and emergency management

Chief Scott Kreher will report directly to Chief of System Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Wanda Y. Dunham.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 27, 2020

NHL's Seattle expansion team to subsidize public transit for games

Additionally, the team has partnered with operator of the Seattle Monorail to make capital improvements to the system.

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