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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2009

CATS launches Google Transit

Google Transit integrates all the features of Google Maps, including the local search and trip planner features, which provides three options on CATS routes.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2009

SyberWorks equips Houston with learning system

Since 1995, the company has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the U.S., Canada, Europe and other countries.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2009

Tri-Rail starts ‘fund or fail’ campaign

The grassroots effort is being organized to inform the public of the impact the impending revenue shortfalls will have on service and to encourage them to contact their elected representatives with the message that Tri-Rail service is critical and must be saved.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2009

Alstom partners with Russian rail manufacturer

Alstom Transport will support the modernization of the manufacturing sites of Transmashholding and the development of a new generation of rolling stock adapted to the Russian market.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Sound Transit adopts Link fare structure

Supports transit system's goal of recovering 52 percent of annual operational costs by 2017.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

T&I discusses transportation issues for disabled

Issues include ensuring adequate funding for public transit; making communities, infrastructure and transportation services more commuter friendly and more accessible; and helping persons with disabilities with transportation costs, and making transportation services more affordable.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Labor unions, MTS establish memorial funds

Although neither of the victims were a part of the ATU, the union also joined in the effort to raise money for the families.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

Amtrak details stimulus projects

Includes railcar and locomotive restoration to augment the current fleet; projects to bring stations into ADA compliance; facility improvements; and track, bridge and signal replacements and upgrades.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

ARINC to expand Maryland MTA surveillance

Responsible for overall design, integration and installation of the new surveillance system, which includes remotely controlled cameras that can focus on rail station platforms, equipment and surrounding areas.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

DCTA breaks ground on Hebron station

A-train project includes single-phase construction of 21 miles of regional rail, five rail stations, a bicycle/pedestrian trail, and a regional rail operations and maintenance facility.

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