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NewsOctober 1, 2020

COMTO Launches First Chapter Outside of U.S.

The Toronto and Region Chapter marks the beginning of COMTO’s Canadian presence, welcoming members from across Canada and spanning the entire transportation industry.

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NewsOctober 1, 2020

Congress Extends Surface Transportation Programs

APTA President/CEO Paul P. Skoutelas released a statement praising the move.

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NewsOctober 1, 2020

Valley Metro Adding More Siemens Railcars

Valley Metro previously ordered 11 light rail trains from Siemens Mobility in 2017.

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Newsby Rick WoodSeptember 30, 2020

BART Seeks Input on Developing Next Generation Fare Gates

The agency aims to replace existing fare gates systemwide to improve customer experience, take advantage of new technology, and to reduce fare evasion.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2020

Denver RTD Finalizes Contract with New GM/CEO Johnson

Johnson stated she understands the financial challenges facing RTD and is prepared to stand in solidarity with employees in taking similar pay reductions and furlough days.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2020

DCTA Installs Counters along A-train Rail Trail

The Eco-Counter Urban MULTI counts pedestrians and cyclists separately with a single counter.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2020

DART Set to Increase Services

The agency will restore service on a group of routes and improve frequencies on others to just under 90% of pre-pandemic levels.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2020

SacRT Extends Unlimited Free Service for Youth

The Sacramento Regional Transit District’s fare-free transit program has been extended through September 30, 2021.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

FTA Makes $6.2M Available for Transit Planning

The competitive grant funds are provided through FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2020

L.A. Metro Board Approves 2020 Long Range Transportation Plan

The $400-billion plan lays out a 30-year transportation blueprint for bringing about a more mobile and sustainable future.

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