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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2012

First Transit's Phoenix fixed-route earns ISO cert.

The focus of the program is to reduce the environmental footprint of a business and decrease the pollution and waste a business produces.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2012

NJ Transit nears completion of diesel bus overhaul

Agency has installed emissions control technology on many of its older buses as part of a long-term statewide strategy designed to reduce air pollution.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2012

Transit execs can help guide “green” projects

Over the past 10 years, the green building community has helped shape a blossoming landscape filled with healthy, high-performing green buildings, homes and communities worldwide.

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2012

Proper driver training decreases road incidents, increases safety

Louis Maiello, former director of training, New York City Transit Bus & Safety Division, 2003 NTI Fellow and current Transit Training Specialist at FAAC Inc., was a featured speaker at BusCon. Here he discusses elements from his presentation "Advanced Performance Driver Training" and key steps for "producing a world-class operator."

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ArticlesJanuary 12, 2012

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Options Aplenty at BusCon 2011

Environmentally friendly trends continued their progress on the show floor and during educational sessions at the 16th installment of BusCon, held at Chicago's Navy Pier in mid-September.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2012

APTA: PT users save $9,790 annually

These savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the Jan. 10, 2012 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2012

BusCon 2012: Call for papers

The annual bus event is accepting proposals for presentations for the 2012 conference, which will take place September 11-12 at Navy Pier in Chicago.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2011

CNG vehicles donated to Tulsa paratransit

With a total value of $106,000, the MV-1s will replace two of the older vans in the 46-vehicle Lift Program fleet, which is being converted from diesel to CNG using federal stimulus money.

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ArticlesDecember 19, 2011

Euro Limo Zone Reaches To U.S. With Lower Rates

EuroLimousine.net is growing a bold brand that connects small and medium-sized European providers with U.S. operators.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2011

San Diego alliance endorses smart growth projects

Development projects in San Diego that demonstrate a commitment to creating and enhancing sustainable, transit-oriented communities are eligible to receive the MOVE Alliance formal endorsement.

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