The three-year labor contract is effective retroactively to Dec. 1, 2008 through November 30, 2011.
Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”
Ridership fluctuations, funding, maintaining aging fleet and meeting parking demands are some issues at the forefront for university transit system operators.
The months-long decline in fuel prices has taken pressure off campus shuttle bus programs, providing a funding cushion and reducing the need to consider service cuts, according to several university transportation professionals.
University cut its long-term ties with the local transit system, Metro RTA, in the fall of 2007 and has embarked on an ambitious shuttle bus program that provides greater flexibility, control and coverage.
Parking fees will be announced early next year, with payment options of either cash or credit card.
In addition to a pilot program for partitions, both parties are considering whether modifications in fare policy might reduce the potential for assaults.