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News•by Staff•January 30, 2009

ASCE: Nation's infrastructure receives a "D" grade

U.S. surface transportation systems have declined over the past four years, with transit dropping from D+ to D, and roads dropping from a D to a nearly failing D-.

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News•by Staff•January 29, 2009

Azure Dynamics’ hybrid bus passes Altoona testing

Test qualifies Ford E-450 shuttle buses, built with the Balance Hybrid Electric drive train system, for FTA programs of up to 80 percent funding when purchased by public transit agencies.

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News•by Staff•January 28, 2009

Pending Economic Recovery Bill amendment would add $3 billion for transit

The amendment would appropriate an additional $1.5 billion for transit formula funding and $1.5 billion for the New Starts program.

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News•by Staff•January 23, 2009

LaHood confirmed as Transportation Secretary

LaHood said he would continue to support funding for Amtrak, which he views as "the lifeblood of so many communities around America."

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News•by Staff•January 20, 2009

Florida's Tri-Rail introduces ‘green’ mascot

Conductor George Green will serve as a community ambassador, educating families about the benefits of riding Tri-Rail and promoting public transportation as the single most important choice an individual can make to “go green.”

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News•by Staff•January 16, 2009

Study: Buses better option for Maryland than light rail

World Resources Institute’s analysis confirms that BRT is the only option that would work locally to fight global warming, with a medium-investment system cutting carbon dioxide emissions by almost 9,000 metric tons per year, equivalent to taking about 1,600 cars off the road.

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News•by Staff•January 12, 2009

Cummins reaffirms EPA 2010 regulation readiness

Company will offer a range of engines from the 6.7 liter ISB to 15 liter ISX, delivering best-in-class fuel economy and performance while complying with the EPA’s newest and most stringent emissions standards.

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News•by Staff•January 9, 2009

N.Y. MTA report: transit investment promotes economy, environment

Report calls for the MTA to draw 80 percent of its operating energy from clean, renewable energy sources by 2050 and suggests ways this should be done.

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News•by Staff•January 9, 2009

Congress, Obama negotiate economic recovery legislation

Regarding infrastructure, the President-elect released a preliminary plan that calls for $25 billion in immediate investment in a variety of infrastructure activities and $60 billion in new transportation investment.

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News•by Staff•January 9, 2009

Rep. Oberstar proposes $15B for transit

The proposal would provide funding for "ready-to-go" projects, including: $12.5 billion for public transportation, $3.4 billion for high-speed and intercity rail and $1.5 billion for Amtrak.

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