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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2016

Secretary Foxx urges more rigorous review of autonomous vehicle tech

His remarks at a self-driving convention comes a few weeks after government regulators revealed a 40-year-old man died in May after his Tesla car crashed into a truck while using a semi-autonomous feature called "Autopilot."

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2016

APTA: Mass transit users save $9,686 annually

The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle and the national unreserved monthly parking rate numbers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2016

FRA approves blueprint to connect Boston, New Haven to Montreal via rail

The Initiative proposes to restore service between Boston and New Haven, Conn., through Springfield, Mass. and Hartford, Conn., and add new service between Boston and Montreal.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

Transit expert, Mendes, joins HNTB as national transit/rail practice leader

Diana Mendes is responsible for strategic planning and implementation, industry representation, business development, service delivery and client satisfaction.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

NYC Transit program urges safety when playing Pokémon Go

The digital screen campaign consists of a brief animation warning customers to stay safe as they play the game that seems to have taken the country, and the world, by storm.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

MARTA names new assistant GM, capital development and programs

David M. Springstead will be responsible for MARTA’s Strategic Transit Asset Management Plan and State of Good Repair initiatives.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

2 Amtrak employees charged in overtime fraud scheme

Altogether, the two supervisors allegedly billed the rail agency for 900 overtime hours they didn't work, totaling about $91,000.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2016

First Transit Wins First Rail Contract in North America

Company to operate and maintain the Denton County Transportation Authority’s A-train 21-mile commuter rail line.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2016

Uber launches uberPool discount program in Manhattan

The $79 four-week pass is much cheaper compared to a one-month unlimited NY MTA subway card, which is $116.50. The offer is good for July and August.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 19, 2016

[Photos] NY MTA's reimagined subway, station designs

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled the design features of 1,025 new and reimagined subway cars — including vital enhancements to the exteriors and interiors of regular cars, wider doors, as well as the addition of up to 750 “Open Car End” designed-cars, which will reduce wait times and increase capacity.

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