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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2008

METRO Briefs

Bus shelter built using soda bottles. Light rail station promised to open on time. Judge rejects MBTA injunction request.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2008

Iteris wins L.A. Metro contract

Will be responsible for the design, acquisition, deployment, and on-going operation and maintenance of bus traffic signal priority systems at 211 signalized intersections maintained by 18 local agencies.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2008

Amtrak sets all-time monthly ridership record

Total ridership for the Fiscal Year, which runs from the beginning of October to the end of July, reached 23.7 million, topping last year’s 21.3 million.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2008

SEPTA to expand services

The new initiatives include more frequent service, additional peak, off-peak and weekend service, and new late-night regional rail service.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

Hydrogen vehicle fleet to tour the U.S.

The tour will make 31 stops in 18 states, stretching from Maine to California.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

Data shows Americans driving less

Americans drove 4.7 percent less, or 12.2 billion miles fewer, in June 2008 than June 2007.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

Hattiesburg, Miss. buys 3 paratransit buses

Mayor Johnny DuPree announced that with help from the Federal Transit Authority, the city of Hattiesburg, Miss., purchased three new buses for its paratransit services as well as a new service truck.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2008

BoltBus adds New Jersey stop

Company adds stop in Cherry Hill, N.J., on its New York to Philadelphia run, which features onboard amenities, such as extra leg room, free Wi-Fi and power outlets.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2008

Cleveland BRT system includes hybrid vehicles

The $170 million project is expected to generate $4.3 billion in downtown economic development.

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Newsby StaffAugust 12, 2008

Calif. rail bill to be held until budget is passed

In response to an announcement by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that he will veto all bills until the Legislature can agree on a state budget

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