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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

Report finds Sunrail lost $27M in first year

Sunrail is meeting its expected ridership on Thursdays and Fridays, but having issues filling cars Monday through Wednesday.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

WTS names Brogan 'Woman of the Year'

Brogan now serves as Chairperson of PRR’s Board of Directors and as Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s most recent appointee to the Washington State Transportation Commission.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

New CTA tech aims to reduce bus delays, provide more consistent service

The technology, known as Bus Transit Management System (BTMS), provides real-time monitoring of bus movements and modern real-time communications between bus drivers and CTA’s Control Center.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

Smart infrastructure investment linked to economic development, jobs

Evaluates broader economic impact totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in business sales and several thousand jobs through public transportation and energy efficiency building upgrades in two U.S. cities – Louisville and Salt Lake City.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

Rowland to serve as Cincinatti Metro interim COO

Carlos Rowland will be responsible for overseeing Metro’s fixed-route and Access’ paratransit bus operations, fleet maintenance and facilities, which employ nearly 700 employees.

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Newsby StaffMay 12, 2015

Calif.'s OCTA takes lead on OC Streetcar project

Up to seven streetcars are planned to run along the 4-mile route, stopping at 12 stations. Initial estimates put the cost of the project at $250 million and it will be jointly funded with OCTA pursuing local, state and federal dollars.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2015

Honolulu's Handi Van chief replaced amid service issues

Last fall, complaints about busy reservation lines and late van pick-ups spiked when a new reservation system began operation.

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ArticlesMay 11, 2015

Thousands nationwide 'Stand Up 4 Transit'

In an attempt to galvanize support for long-term federal transportation funding, more than 350 organizations participated in more than 150 community events on “Stand Up For Transportation Day” in April.

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 11, 2015

2015 Bus Maintenance Survey: Issues with Engine Tech, Staffing Are Growing Trends

One hundred percent of respondents say filters are the parts they buy most often, while both diesel and alternative-fueled vehicle usage is growing, compared to last year.

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 11, 2015

Sacramento RT Begins Transformation with Bus Upgrades, New Rail Services

In addition to adding 30 new CNG buses built by Gillig, the agency is developing a 3.3-mile streetcar line to complement its existing light rail services.

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