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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2017

Boston transportation plan touts 58 projects to improve mobility

Plan includes policies for restructured bus routes, autonomous vehicles and development of 'microhubs' with access to bike- and carshare options.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

Bus Coalition letter asks Trump for bus funding in infrastructure plan

The letter, which was signed by 285 bus transit systems from 49 states, includes many systems from less populated areas that have seen a decline in federal resources and face a growing backlog of older buses and facilities.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

King County Metro report charts course for zero-emissions bus fleet

The move would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve local air quality and public health — key goals outlined in King County’s strategic plans on climate and social justice.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Capital Metro Board approves transit system overhaul

Key elements of the new plan involve creating a more frequent, reliable and connected network of services.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

BP, Clean Energy partner to expand renewable natural gas fueling capabilities

Under terms of the agreement, BP will pay $155 million for Clean Energy’s existing biomethane production facilities, its share of two new facilities and its existing third-party supply contracts for renewable natural gas

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Caltrain negotiates extension for electrification project

While the agency awaits a decision from the FTA about the execution of a $647 million funding agreement.

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Former head of N.Y. MTA joins STV

Named executive VP and chief strategic officer, Thomas Prendergast will work on strategic projects throughout the firm.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Pub Perspective: 2 Myths Undermine the Feds Role in Public Transit

These myths must be dispelled immediately. I will try to begin doing so below.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

UTA Works to Overcome 'Toughest Mile' Challenges

Outside of increasing the number of riders on the system, improving first/last mile solutions can improve connectivity and safety for transit users.

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ArticlesFebruary 28, 2017

Q&A with APTA Chair Doran Barnes

METRO spoke with Barnes about his priorities for his term as APTA chair.

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