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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

WAVE secures funding for Wireless Power Transfer growth, development

Over the past 16 months, WAVE has deployed a number of projects including Utah Transit Authority’s full service 50kW system and Monterey Salinas Transit’s commercial service waterfront trolley.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

Keolis, MBTA to combat winter with 47-piece snow-fighting arsenal

The purchase of $8.6 million in snow-fighting equipment by the agency, includes 10 snow fighters, six speed swings, six wheel loaders and 25 tractors.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

Fla.'s Palm Tran names Forbes as new executive director

Most recently, Clinton Forbes served as VP, operations, for the Central Ohio Transit Authority, overseeing 860 employees.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

Oklahoma City seeks to change streetcar manufacturer

After signing a $23 million contract with Inekon Group a.s. to build five streetcars, the city is seeking to open negotiations with Brookville Equipment Corp., because Inekon did not meet its terms.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

MBTA to unveil winter plan, approves PTC contract

Earlier this year, Gov. Charlie Baker announced an $83 million plan to prevent the same problems the system experienced last winter. The T’s winter plan on the subway includes the installation of snow plows on Red and Orange Line trains and new third rail on the Red Line.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

New U.S. DOT tool promotes health through transportation

For the first time, this site compiles data on how all states and communities are performing on a range of health-related transportation indicators.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

N.J. Transit chief expected to be tapped to lead NYC Transit

Hakim would become the first woman appointed to head NYCT, which is seen as one of the most challenging jobs in the transportation industry, and among the most prominent.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2015

D.C. Metro plans to offer GM post to second pick

After corporate financial expert Neal S. Cohen declined the job, D.C. Council member Jack Evans said the second of two finalists “is still interested” in the position.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Woman asked to prove pregnancy during subway seat row

The woman was wearing a "Baby on Board" badge when the argument over a priority seat happened on the London Underground's Victoria line on October 28.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

Cincinnati Streetcar takes delivery of first vehicle

The streetcar system, which is scheduled to begin passenger service in September 2016, consists of a 3.6-mile loop extending from The Banks, through Downtown and north to Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine.

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