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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2008

MARTA sets ridership record, launches program

Overall, MARTA improved its July ridership numbers across the board, including a 12.9 percent increase in rail, a 13.6 percent increase in bus and an 18.2 percent increase in paratransit services.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2008

Gannett Fleming tapped by Monterey-Salinas

Earlier this year, Calif. agency requested proposals for a master developer to finance, design, construct and manage the 2.3-acre, mixed-use project.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2008

Wayne Joseph named Exec. VP at New Flyer

Wayne replaces Michel Aziza, who retired in August after six years with New Flyer.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2008

Fisher Coachworks unveils PHEV bus

The Plug-In Hybrid Transit Bus is half the weight of current hybrid buses in the market and achieves twice the energy efficiency.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2008

Fort Worth "T" launches new commuter service

NABI especially designed two new vehicles for The T that will be used for the new service.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 3, 2008

California releases $190M in 1B funding

The allocations are contingent upon passage of the 2008-09 California budget, which is currently at a standstill. Depending on how the budget handles transportation funds, some of the allocations could be withdrawn.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2008

CH2M Hill tops fastest-growing company list

CH2M HILL was ranked in the top spot for the Top 100 Inc. 5,000 Companies by Revenue and in the Top 100 Inc. 5,000 Companies by Gross Dollars of Growth.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

Free transit available to Chicagoans with disabilities

A newly signed Senate Bill enables persons with disabilities who are registered for the state’s Circuit Breaker program and with the RTA to ride free on Chicago transit systems.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

Trapeze awarded Knoxville contract

KAT will use the new technologies to manage approximately 120 buses ranging from paratransit vans, propane-powered neighborhood service vehicles, rubber-tire trolleys, and 30-, 35- and 40-foot buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2008

Amtrak Calif. services hit record highs

Overall, Amtrak ridership system-wide was also up for July with more than 2.7 million passengers, an increase of almost 14 percent over the same month last year.

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