Elevated train idea could solve Boston's winter transit woes
To increase passenger volume, cars would run above and below the lines, and to address those harsh Boston winters the tracks would be heated to prevent accumulation of ice and snow.
To increase passenger volume, cars would run above and below the lines, and to address those harsh Boston winters the tracks would be heated to prevent accumulation of ice and snow.
Farebox revenue generated by the system would likely pay for operation and maintenance as well as some of the cost of building it, according to officials.
Metro GM Paul J. Wiedefeld appointed former interim chief Jack Requa to a newly created position and rehired a former assistant as special adviser.
This initiative aims to bring the North American rail scene into closer contact with UITP’s worldwide membership, to share knowledge and expertise and further advance the North American ‘rail renaissance’ currently underway.
Norfolk, Neb. operator relies on customer feedback, diversification to help the company stand out from the rest.
In September, the agency was one of the inaugural winners of METRO Magazine’s Innovative Solutions Awards at BusCon 2015 for its real-time bus and rail tracking initiative. METRO recently spoke to Watson about that project, as well as the first five years of her tenure and the industry’s opportunity to grow its profile in communities across the nation, including in Austin.
The American Bus Association celebrates its magnificent 90-Year history in this commemorative video, which highlights the importance of the motorcoach, travel and tourism industry. Published on Jan 11, 2016
Los Angeles Metro's video campaign, designed to encourage more people with disabilities to use the system, includes “vignettes” about transit riders with disabilities, as well as a general guide to Metro’s accessibility features and resources.
One of Goss's most notable accomplishments was the development of the Q'Straint National Training Seminar, which has evolved into a unique and highly regarded industry program.
RTC specialists can teach clients — in a group or one-to-one setting — how to use public transit safely and efficiently in a contained environment that simulates the outdoors.
REV Bus provides several of the industry’s leading brands including Champion Bus, Collins Bus, ElDorado National-California, ElDorado National-Kansas, Federal Coach, Goshen Coach and Krystal.
By integrating the Uber API into the TransLoc Rider app, riders can incorporate multiple modes of transportation, including public transit, into commutes.
Police and SLO Transit staff halted all bus service throughout the day as they examined each bus for possible explosive devices or other threats. No one was hurt in the incident and the suspect was later taken into custody.
The lawsuit, filed in September 2014 on behalf of Fort Wayne Women’s Health Link, alleged that Citilink engaged in viewpoint discrimination by denying its request to place ads on its buses.
As president he will oversee planning, design and construction services for highways, bridges, transit and rail, aviation, as well as ports and marine. He will be based in the firm’s U.S. headquarters in New York City.
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