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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Omaha Metro to add 9 CNG vehicles to paratransit fleet

The introduction of CNG-powered vehicles is part of a larger sustainability initiative by Metro to transition to more environmentally-friendly fuel options, such as CNG and clean diesel.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2017

Vanderpool to take over the helm at TCAT

He became interested in public transit in 1983 when he started working as a part-time bus operator for CENTRO.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2017

FTA announces NEC Portal Bridge Project Record of Decision

This ROD is a part of the environmental review process required by law for projects seeking federal funding through the CIG Program. Additional steps must be completed according to legal criteria before the FTA can make a determination about CIG funding for the project.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2017

Penn State expanding campus shuttle service

With the addition of the new Campus Shuttle route, Transportation Services will replace its Paratransit Shuttle service, which provided transportation for pre-approved students, faculty, and staff with mobility impairments.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2017

Silverado Stages launches overnight coach service between Vegas, Reno

The Silverado Mainline service connects the Reno Airport, Reno Greyhound, Sparks — RTC, Carson City, Fallon, Hawthorne, Tonopah, Beatty, Pahrump, Las Vegas — RTC, and Las Vegas Greyhound

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2017

FRA, FMCSA withdraw obstructive sleep apnea rulemaking

In their joint announcement, the two federal agencies said they'd encourage trucking and rail companies to voluntarily screen employees involved in safety-sensitive work, such as truck drivers and train engineers, for sleep apnea.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2017

NYCT to add 377 New Flyer Xcelsior buses

New buses will include enhanced safety and comfort, better driver visibility, pedestrian turn warning, Wi-Fi, and USB ports to improve the bus rider experience.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2017

MARTA police arrest 538 for fare evasion during 6-week stint

Over the last six weeks, plain clothes officers have actively monitored fare gates across MARTA’s 38 rail stations. To date, the effort has led to hundreds of arrests and suspensions from the MARTA system.

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ArticlesAugust 4, 2017

Getting Up to Speed on the FTA's New Safety Mandate

States with rail transit agencies must have an FTA-approved and FTA-certified State Safety Oversight Program in effect by April 15, 2019.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2017

Chariot launches crowd-sourced shuttle in NYC

In addition to commuter service, Chariot is launching enterprise and charter services in the city.

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