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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2016

11th annual 'Dump the Pump Day' encourages drivers to use transit

Every year U.S. public transportation use saves 37 million metric tons of carbon emissions and 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Amtrak, MTA install new backup generator at Baltimore Penn Station

The reliable supply of power is essential to Baltimore, which is the eighth busiest station in Amtrak’s national network, serving approximately three million passengers in fiscal year 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Calif. HSR lawsuit delays cost $63 million, 17 months

The lawsuit had tied up access to financing and officials said nearly 500 appraisals for land along the route became outdated during that time.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Hampton Roads to study 2 light rail routes to Naval Station

The departure from previous plans to pick the preferred route and move forward with just one environmental study comes after the FTA suggested the move.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

M-1's Brookville streetcars on pace for fall delivery

The $140 million project is on schedule to begin moving passengers on the 3.3-mile route next spring.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Alstom's Regiolis trains reach end-of-warranty milestone

To date, 137 Regiolis have been delivered to eight French regions.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

DART Rail celebrates 20th year in service

Debuting June 14, 1996 with an 11-mile network, DART Rail today is 90 miles long and has 62 stations in eight cities.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

APTA: Public Transportation users save $9,474 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 StaffJune 14, 2016

Quantum securement use leads to accessiblity award for MATBUS

Recognized for installation of the wheelchair securement system on two City of Fargo, N.D., buses received last fall as well as the introduction of training programs.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2016

Calif.'s OCTA passes $1B balanced budget

A major initiative for the budget includes an effort to increase bus ridership through implementation of OC Bus 360°, a program aimed at improving bus service and increasing the efficiency of bus travel throughout the county.

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