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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

N.C. shuttle service stirs public, private debate

The LUX service has also been criticized for using bus-only lanes and blocking access to bus stops, which Chapel Hill Transit officials say is under investigation

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

Super Bowl contributes to record Valley Metro ridership

Transit service to events included multiple layers of strategic activity to ensure success, including five days of enhanced light rail service to support rider demand and special bus service to and from outlying park-and-rides to provide added transit options.  

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2015

DART, Zipcar partnership adds vehicles at rail station

The availability of Zipcar allows members increased access to these communities and encourages the use of public transportation by providing a cost-effective and convenient travel option for transit riders whose destination is not easily reached by other means from the DART station.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2015

Obama budget includes $100 million for L.A. subway extension

The President's budget also recommends that Section 2 -- a 2.6-mile extension of the subway receive a Full Funding Grant Agreement which, if granted, would serve as the commitment to provide federal matching funds for this portion of the subway.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Batho joins MCI as VP of Technical Support

Steve Batho joins MCI with a 17-year career at Daimler Buses North America, most recently as VP, Product Support. He also served as director of Plant and Equipment at London Transit Commission, the London, Ontario, public transit system.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Hill International names 8 new senior VPs

The executives have more than 200 years of experience combined.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Spheros acquires ACC Climate Control

Full business operations of ACC are to be continued with its existing production plants and a workforce of 140 employees.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Obama proposes $94.7B U.S. DOT budget

Includes a six-year $478 billion surface transportation reauthorization proposal that would improve America’s highways, ports and transit networks. 

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Greater Dayton RTA lauded for wellness program

Some of the efforts of the HEARTA program include a fitness center, exercise classes, bio-metric screenings, weight management programs, heart healthy walking and more. The agency’s executive team leads by example, with 100% participation.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

All-New Fleet Technology Expo Set for August

FTX is for all fleet types that are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies. Educational sessions will cover topics ranging from how to turn telematics reports into actionable data to alternative-fuel topics, and ways other software, strategies and equipment can help a fleet streamline operations.

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