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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2016

Las Vegas strip seen as prime location for light rail

Farebox revenue generated by the system would likely pay for operation and maintenance as well as some of the cost of building it, according to officials.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2016

New D.C. Metro chief makes key appointments

Metro GM Paul J. Wiedefeld appointed former interim chief Jack Requa to a newly created position and rehired a former assistant as special adviser.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2016

UITP to launch international rail platform for North America

This initiative aims to bring the North American rail scene into closer contact with UITP’s worldwide membership, to share knowledge and expertise and further advance the North American ‘rail renaissance’ currently underway.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2016

Q&A: Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Linda S. Watson

In September, the agency was one of the inaugural winners of METRO Magazine’s Innovative Solutions Awards at BusCon 2015 for its real-time bus and rail tracking initiative. METRO recently spoke to Watson about that project, as well as the first five years of her tenure and the industry’s opportunity to grow its profile in communities across the nation, including in Austin.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2016

Arrow Stage Lines named 2016 Innovative Operator of the Year

Norfolk, Neb. operator relies on customer feedback, diversification to help the company stand out from the rest.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

Former Q'Straint sales, tech expert Goss dies

One of Goss's most notable accomplishments was the development of the Q'Straint National Training Seminar, which has evolved into a unique and highly regarded industry program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

RTC's new mobility center provides free public transit training

RTC specialists can teach clients — in a group or one-to-one setting — how to use public transit safely and efficiently in a contained environment that simulates the outdoors.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

REV Group names Walsh president REV Bus Division

REV Bus provides several of the industry’s leading brands including Champion Bus, Collins Bus, ElDorado National-California, ElDorado National-Kansas, Federal Coach, Goshen Coach and Krystal.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2016

TransLoc, Uber partner to pioneer new standard in public transit

By integrating the Uber API into the TransLoc Rider app, riders can incorporate multiple modes of transportation, including public transit, into commutes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2016

Calif. agency halts bus service after bomb threat

Police and SLO Transit staff halted all bus service throughout the day as they examined each bus for possible explosive devices or other threats. No one was hurt in the incident and the suspect was later taken into custody.

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