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NewsNovember 20, 2020

DART Taps Interim President/Executive Director

David Leininger will join the agency as the Deputy Executive Director on Nov. 3 and assume the role of Interim President/Executive Director on February 1.

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NewsNovember 19, 2020

NJ TRANSIT, MTA, Port Authority, Amtrak, and SEPTA Launch Regional ‘Mask Force’

The partnership builds upon regional transit operators’ comprehensive efforts to keep customers and employees healthy and safe throughout the pandemic.

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NewsNovember 16, 2020

FRA Rule Establishes Metrics to Measure Intercity Passenger Rail Performance, Service Quality

The final rule requires Amtrak and its host railroads to certify Amtrak schedules, and sets an on-time performance minimum standard of 80% for any two consecutive calendar quarters.

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NewsNovember 16, 2020

Montreal Unveils first Alstom REM Car

The cars will form a single uninterrupted train for passengers, serving the mobility of Greater Montreal.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 16, 2020

Houston’s METRO Focuses on Providing Greater Safety, Accessibility

The agency has won APTA's award for agencies providing 20 million or more passenger trips annually twice in the last five years.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

MARTA Extends GM/CEO's Contract

Jeffrey Parker joined MARTA as GM/CEO in March 2018 with a contract that expired in 2023. The decision extends the contract to June 2026.

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NewsNovember 13, 2020

Study Outlines New Expansion Prospects for Calif.'s LOSSAN

The San Diego Pathing Study prioritizes managing freight and passenger service needs under a single operating plan that aligns with the 2018 California State Rail Plan.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

TransLink to Test Copper Coating on Transit

The project is part of a study that will see various copper-based products and a protective coating called organosilane installed on SkyTrain and buses to test how effective these agents are at destroying viruses and bacteria on transit.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

First Transit, Moovit Partner for Mobility as a Service Solutions

Moovit’s MaaS solutions integrate all stages of the commuter’s journey, including trip planning, booking, e-tickets, and payments.

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NewsNovember 11, 2020

Report Finds Cap On WMATA’s Budget A 'Useful Tool'

Virginia law currently limits increases on money the Commonwealth Transportation Board provides for the transit agency.

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