Bus driver at fault in crash with Houston railcar
The Houston Metro bus driver ran a red light, officials say. However, the driver insists that the light appeared to be green.
The Houston Metro bus driver ran a red light, officials say. However, the driver insists that the light appeared to be green.
By monitoring and “listening” to Twitter conversations about Amtrak, the rail provider seeks to better respond to passenger comments and service-related inquiries, provide updates on service enhancements and post information on promotions and events.
Fred Hansen, 63, said the agency's economic troubles, which have chipped away at his aggressive expansion of high-frequency bus service, had nothing to do with his decision.
The investigation into this week's accident, however, is not yet complete.
Riders will enjoy benefits of a dedicated online site for bus transit systems, including tracking transit activity, bus locations, system delays and current schedules through an interactive Web interface.
As with other transit agencies across the country, The T's sales tax revenue has been declining — down by 10 percent since September. The T has implemented salary freezes, cut administrative items and adjusted bus routes to better align route service with rider use.
The team will provide overall program support and oversight for planning, design, public outreach, vehicle and systems integration, operations, construction, project controls and procurement of all contracts on the Florida high-speed rail program.
The 35-foot, diesel-powered buses cost approximately $365,600 apiece. The low floor buses provide easier accessibility and have two wheelchair positions. The buses were purchased with federal stimulus funds and put into service for Connecticut commuters.
The diesel-electric BAE Systems HybriDrive system being installed in the new ADL Enviro 400h hybrid buses for Oxford and Manchester, England, will deliver fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions that are up to 30 percent lower than conventional buses.
The sustained success of Daimler Buses is due to a long-term strategy that encompasses the four core objectives of Operational Excellence/Efficiency, Growth in Established Markets, Growth in New Markets and Technological Leadership, according to the company.
IndyGo was also honored as one of 15 finalists for the inaugural Indianapolis Sustainability Awards.
Andrew Aiello's promotion marks the first time in TANK history that the agency has employed a GM directly. In the past, the position has always been a contract position with a transit management company.
Allows members to download a membership database, update their profile, pay outstanding invoices (from My Association) and use the detailed member search to research business partners.
Contract includes planning, acquisition, relocation and property management, and transit support services needed for the construction and operation of additional passenger light-rail and commuter rail systems in and around the Seattle area.
Agency is currently restructuring available finances to limit any potential negative impacts of the shortfall on riders and taxpayers.
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