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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2019

Poll shows support for new sales tax to support San Diego transit

The early polling results are the first step in a broad discussion that transit officials plan to have with the public.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

MBTA releases plan to advance future capital investments

Projects underway include improving real-time arrival information for subway, bus, and commuter rail trains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

HDR to help manage Capital Metro's proposed transformation

The agency's vision includes short-term enhancements to existing infrastructure, as well as traditional modes of mass transit.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2019

New Metra railcar RFP allows for alternative designs

Proposals will be due in August and Metra hopes to finalize a deal by the end of the year for at least 200 new cars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

N.Y. Senate passes legislation to add transit dependent NFTA board members

The new appointments could play a major role in shaping NFTA’s future, which includes a possible $1.6 billion light rail expansion.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Metro Transit to improve quality of service, safety on rail systems

Includes adding technology to make riding the bus more reliable and adding new bus routes, which will cost about $1.5 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Sonoma-Marin rail system carries 100,000th bicyclist

Since opening its doors in 2017, SMART passengers have included bicyclists who use their bikes to get to and from stations on a regular basis.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2019

Alstom opens online marketplace for mobility sector

StationOne connects professionals in the railway industry and is designed as an efficient way to both promote and access the broadest possible range of products and services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

FTA transfers WMATA safety, announces all states now meet oversight standards

In addition, approximately $48.5 million in FTA grant funding withheld due to the District, Maryland, and Virginia is now available

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

Rising costs, new tech among biggest challenges for public transit

Key findings from a report by CellPoint Mobile looks at what has challenged agencies and what they must do to embrace those challenges.

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