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Railby StaffJuly 25, 2012

Denver RTD approves Kiewit rail extension proposal

The team includes Mass. Electric Construction Co., AECOM and RBC Capital Markets.

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Railby StaffJuly 25, 2012

TriMet to receive 64 girders for light rail project

Will support the Portland-Milwaukie light rail transit project’s harbor structure decking that will carry the light rail over and under several roadways in South Waterfront.

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Railby StaffJuly 25, 2012

Bombardier to supply 20 light rail cars to UK

Deal forms part of the contract signed with Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive in 2007 and is valued at approximately $51 million, with Bombardier's share valued at approximately $38 million.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2012

REI debuts 2 new wireless fleet software products

A.R.M.O.R-Auto Pilot manages wireless downloading, reporting and automated notification of video events the user defines, as well as video download requests made while the vehicle is off or in the lot. A.R.M.O.R-Diagnostics is a vehicle, DVR and camera diagnostics software tool that allows proactive monitoring of fleet health status.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 24, 2012

NTSB to meet on Va. crash

Four of the 58 passengers were killed and 49 others were injured.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2012

N.Y. MTA increasing bus patrols to catch fare evaders

The idea behind the use of the Eagle Team patrols is two-fold, first to serve as a deterrent against fare evasion and second to assist the NYPD, particularly notifying them about “hot spots” — locations where fare evasion is a problem.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2012

Mich. study supports county transit network

Transit advocates and local leaders are taking a second look at a transportation study that urged a county-wide transit system. The study also found a great need among Kent County residents outside the area served by The Rapid, especially among people with disabilities and the elderly.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2012

Colo. begins BRT station construction

The system, which will be called VelociRFTA, will be officially put into service in the fall of 2013.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2012

Proterra showcases fully-electric bus in S.C.

The City of Seneca recently signed an agreement with Proterra, the leading provider in zero-emission commercial transit solutions, to deliver four new EcoRide transit buses and two charging stations.

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Busby StaffJuly 24, 2012

N.C. to ban smoking at bus stops

Part of the city of Raleigh’s effort to improve public health and reduce littering at city facilities.

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