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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2013

Texas' The T develops bike share program

The program is the first of its kind in North Texas and was launched to the public on Earth Day.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2013

Report: Chicago rail TOD lags behind other cities

Center for Neighborhood Technology recommends creating transit-oriented development zones, preserving affordable housing, matching jobs and transit, and providing alternatives to car ownership.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2013

Clean Energy partners with Mansfield Energy

Sales teams from both companies will offer Clean Energy's natural gas fueling station construction and operational services to current and potential customers.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2013

Valley Metro program to support local businesses

The "Buy Local Program" will give preference to locally-owned, small business enterprises on non-federally funded “small purchases” of $50,000 or less.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2013

King County Metro may cut service if funds expire

Could be forced to eliminate 65 bus routes and reduce service on 86 others if the state Legislature fails to approve new revenue sources this session. Authorization for a temporary two-year Congestion Reduction Charge that would fully fund the transit agency will soon expire.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2013

Clean Energy creates maintenance facility unit

Will offer a range of solutions, from basic consulting and design to turnkey modification projects.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

GAS converts ARBOC low-floor shuttle bus

The Spirit of Mobility low-floor shuttle bus will be showcased in the ARBOC booth at the 2013 APTA Conference in Indianapolis, May 5 to 8.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2013

San Antonio’s VIA to get federal environmental training

The FTA’s Environmental Management Systems program will provide assistance to VIA in the form of training workshops, on-site technical support visits, electronic materials and resources, and consultations.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2013

Fort Worth opens bus transit center

The Sierra Vista Transit Plaza will serve four routes that together have an annual ridership of nearly 800,000. Its unique urban village-style features include four large bus shelters with colorful glass panels, roofs and benches.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2013

Calif.’s VTA promotes Bike to Work Day with contest

Agency partnered with a local bike shop for a bicycle giveaway. To enter, a person has to like VTA on Facebook and submit an entry form with a photo of the entrant using VTA, and a short note about why he or she would like to win the bicycle.

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