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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Buchanan joins HDR as transit principal project manager

Will focus on planning, directing and monitoring multi-discipline transit programs, while introducing emerging tech such as autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

GreenPower lands order from San Diego Airport Parking Co.

The two EV Star All-Electric Min–eBuses will be purchased utilizing the California HVIP voucher program along with a 50-month lease financing program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Calif.'s NCTD completes full PTC implementation

Is one of only four U.S. agencies that has completed PTC implementation by the federally-mandated deadline of Dec. 31, 2018.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Dennis named Genfare's Western Region sales director

Dennis participates and stays connected to the transit community by being a committee member of both the CTA and APTA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

Marcia L. Hale starts new D.C.-based firm, Hale Strategies

Will focus on the need to improve America's infrastructure and will provide guidance on federal, state, and local infrastructure initiatives to corporations, non-profits, and government.

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ArticlesJanuary 3, 2019

Virginia BRT System to Support Future Growth

Fairfax County’s Route 1 project will tie the region together, providing vital ties to job centers and WMATA’s rail system, as well as spur density growth through the implementation of TOD projects.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 3, 2019

MBTA orders 200 electric-hybrid systems from BAE Systems

The company is delivering its Series-ER system with a higher capacity battery to help Massachusetts reduce emissions and noise pollution on its transit bus routes.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

Portland streetcar system lands FTA grant

The grant is part of the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, which funds land use and transportation planning along fixed-guideway transit investments.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

Keolis opens first tram network in China

The open section is approximately 8.6 miles, with 20 stations and connects into Shanghai’s existing metro Line 9.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2018

Siemens awarded $846M Amtrak contract for 75 locomotives

Delivery of the new locomotives will begin in summer 2021, with passenger service starting in fall 2021.

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