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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Calif. city installs 56 new Tolar Manufacturing Co. bus shelters

The City of Lynwood's custom shelters will feature a variation on Tolar’s Signature Sunset Series line and include curved sunroofs, custom branded steel strap bus benches, and trash receptacles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Sacramento RT reconsiders plan to allow ads for alcohol on buses, trains

A six member committee has been formed to discuss the issue and make recommendations in mid-December.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Commuter rail making significant progress on PTC, study finds

Implementation is expected to cost the commuter rail industry more than $3.5 billion in capital expenditure, which includes over $16 million in spectrum acquisition, as well as $100 million annually in additional maintenance costs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Las Vegas RTC, Masabi launch mobile ticketing app

By the end of the year, all RTC transit vehicles will also have an electronic reader to validate mobile passes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

WMATA testing tech bands for improved rail worker safety

In addition to the new technology, WMATA is also retraining operators and track workers to prevent what could be a deadly accident.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

NTSB: Mechanical failure caused fatal Seattle crash

Improper manufacturing by Ride the Ducks International, the vehicle manufacturer, and inadequate maintenance by Ride the Ducks of Seattle, the vehicle owner and operator, resulted in the axle failure that subsequently led to the loss of vehicle control.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Helsinki looks to app to reduce car usage

The app, called Whim, provides users with the best route to get to their destination, whether it’s by bus, train, or car.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2016

Fla. transit agencies collaborate on cross-agency fare app

The pilot app offers a three-day, $11 unlimited pass usable across Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Calif. air board awards funds to deploy 15 Proterra buses

Company will manufacture the buses and charging infrastructure at its newest facility in Southern California, which was partially funded by the California Energy Commission.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Metro-North Railroad to receive up to 94 M8 cars for New Haven Line

The new cars will come outfitted with security cameras and positive train control equipment when they are delivered to the railroad.

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