The students hail from 33 states and the District of Columbia, along with others who grew up in China, Tajikistan and Haiti. Among the highlights of the trip will be events at Atlanta's Morehouse College with original Freedom Rider Bernard Lafayette.
State will add track and rail capacity in the congested Upstate New York area, advancing the state's high-speed intercity passenger rail program.
The system, which provides real-time information about the status of approaching trains on car radios, is now integrated with commuter rail's Passenger Train Information System, a computerized system that links real-time information from approaching trains to LED monitors at stations.
In this initial round of funding, the Authority has invited seven cities near the initial construction segment to apply: Merced, Fresno, Tulare/Kings, Bakersfield, San Jose, Gilroy and Palmdale.
The 23 buses, dubbed the “Double Talls,” are replacing 60-foot articulated buses that were manufactured in 1998 and are beyond their federal replacement schedule. The vehicles will seat more passengers than the buses they are replacing, require less maintenance and less fuel than the buses they are replacing.
Silver State Coach’s two new 57-passenger Van Hool T2145s feature Elite REI 5 monitor entertainment systems, rear passenger windows, three-point seat belts, passenger shades and curtains, extra handholds and Alcoa Dura Bright aluminum wheels.
The $100,000 contract comes at a time when the agency is facing a $20 million deficit and the City of San Francisco is faced with a $380 million budget shortfall.
Recognizing that many customers now travel with computers, cell phones, and other devices that require recharging, the company specified the 110-volt outlets in every seat pair.
The new website features an improved trip planner with interactive maps that provide more information about transit connections and the locations of stations, stops and parking. A “New Rider Guide" link provides easy access to basic information about Sound Transit services.
President William Millar told the House of Representatives that transit reductions of 30 percent or more outlined in the FY 2012 budget proposal by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) would halt thousands projects needed in the years ahead. He added that while transportation programs account for less than 3 percent of the federal budget, they support or create more than 2.5 million jobs annually.
The new national competition will showcase innovative ways that local communities use smart transportation technology to improve safety, mobility and the environment. Submissions are being sought through June 30 from state and local governments, transit agencies, private firms and students.
The "Bus Uniform Standards and Enhanced Safety (BUSES) Act of 2011" to increase safety and strengthen the U.S. DOT's oversight and ability to set uniform safety standards on new and existing buses and motorcoaches.
HDR/Gilbane's role is preliminary design, design management, construction management and overall program management for MBTA.
The states submitted nearly $10 billion in funding requests. The Federal Railroad Administration will begin its official review of the applications. A merit-driven process will be used to award the $2.4 billion to projects that can deliver public and economic benefits quickly.
The deal, which includes spare parts and training for the vehicles, marks Siemens' second order from Houston Metro, which will bring the total number of Siemens S70 vehicles in Houston to 37.
media brand
The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!
Already a member? Log In