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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

NYC Transit urges subway riders to safeguard belongings

New posters urge riders to keep a close watch over personal electronic devices, particularly when seated or standing near doors.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2012

Travel training conference to be held in Colorado

The conference, sponsored by the Association of Travel Instruction, is recommended for travel trainers, mobility managers and other persons interested in greater use of public transit by all disabled individuals and seniors.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 21, 2012

June 2012 in pictures

A look at METRO's June issue in photos

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Optimism in air as transit bill talks resume

Lawmakers said that the leaders’ instruction that negotiators redouble their efforts was seen as genuine and boosted hopes of a deal before the July 4 recess, which begins a week from Friday.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

Boxer, Mica: Goal is to complete authorization package by next week

Consensus on a transportation authorization bill has been stalled since SAFTEA-LU expired in September 2009, with both the House and Senate releasing and approving two vastly different bills.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

FRA proposes eco-exclusions to expedite projects

Exclusions determined do not individually or cumulatively have significant effects on the human or natural environment so do not require the preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Sacramento receives $15M for depot renovation

The federal funds will be coupled with $15 million in state and local money for a $30 million project.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Illinois receives fed funds for 15 local projects

The projects include new track and signal systems that will ease freight, Amtrak, and Metra congestion, and support 3,300 jobs throughout the six-county Chicagoland area.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Iannuzziello joins AECOM

As VP, Canadian transit practice within its Americas transportation business, will develop new business and lead the strategic direction for the firm’s transit initiatives across Canada.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

Honolulu redesigning rail stations to cut project costs

Shortening the length of its 21 planned rail stations in an effort to lower the overall cost of the $5.3 billion project.

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