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News•by Staff•August 27, 2018

FRA awards $203M for positive train control

Expects to issue a second NOFO soliciting applications for PTC systems deployment projects based on the balance of the $250M.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2018

WAVE partners with BYD, PSTA for wireless bus charging tech

Company offers a commercially available wireless charging system at 50 kW and 250 kW.

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News•by Staff•August 24, 2018

FTA awards $84M in low-, no-emission bus funding

Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses that are powered by modern systems such as hybrid or battery-electric engines, as well as related infrastructure investments.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

N.M.'s Rail Runner receives $29M for PTC project

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, which is after the U.S. DOT’s deadline.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority names N. Calif. regional director

Boris  Lipkin has previously served in several roles with the high-speed rail program since 2011.

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News•by Staff•August 22, 2018

Pihl named sr. VP of business dev. for Transdev North America

Most recently, he worked as VP of business development for Ride Right.

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News•by Staff•August 21, 2018

Local Motors' self-driving shuttle makes University at Buffalo debut

The shuttle, which is mostly 3D-printed, is capable of seating eight passengers and reaching 25 mph.

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News•by Staff•August 21, 2018

U. of Md. builds app that rewards commuters who leave car behind

The IncenTrip app uses real-time data to predict travel times on multiple modes of transportation.

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News•by Staff•August 20, 2018

Don’t overlook humans’ role in autonomous vehicle safety, report says

Report notes that autonomous technology, short of full automation, presents a number of important behavioral safety issues.

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News•by Staff•August 20, 2018

Metrolink lands $6.5M grant for rail improvement program

The "SCORE" program is a $10 billion plan to improve regional rail in time for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

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