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Railby StaffApril 10, 2012

Oregon Iron Works to build streetcars for D.C. DOT

Will manufacture two streetcars for the DC Streetcar system. The new vehicles will be built in the U.S. and will begin running in 2013.

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Busby StaffApril 10, 2012

Mich. private-partnership introduces Detroit airport service

TheRide, Michigan Flyer, the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, and the Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau work together to launch AirRide.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 10, 2012

N.Y. to conduct more bus safety probes

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature are creating a new bus inspection program which will target the operators with the worst safety records with more inspections.

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Busby StaffApril 10, 2012

IC Bus holds annual dealer meeting

Culminates with an awards ceremony, recognizing exceptional individuals throughout the IC Bus dealer network.

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Busby StaffApril 10, 2012

DCTA launches customer communication app

Smart phone users simply open the application, select an issue, take a picture and tap “submit” — the application picks up the exact location and sends the issue directly to the agency staff member responsible for addressing the issue.

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Busby StaffApril 10, 2012

Winnipeg transit launches BRT system

The RT includes 13 rapid transit routes. The 2.23-mile transitway will operate at speeds up to 50 mph, free of any other traffic

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Railby StaffApril 10, 2012

S.F. Muni celebrates 100 years

Also launched special section of its website to share photographic archive images, historic information and a calendar of events at which the SFMTA centennial will be featured.

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Motorcoachby StaffApril 9, 2012

Prevost updates online parts ordering, warranty sites

As a cornerstone of the Prevost Parts and Service Network, Online Ordering has the capabilities, the reach and the depth of technical knowledge to make parts identification, placement of orders, and order shipping and tracking convenient and easy.

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Busby StaffApril 9, 2012

Cost of fueling Texas State U. trams increasing

Spent nearly $538,354 during the 2011 fiscal year for 177,398 gallons of fuel. For the 2012 fiscal year so far, school trams used 94,709 gallons of fuel by the end of the fall semester at a cost of about $314,290.

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Busby StaffApril 9, 2012

U. of Toronto makes bus pass available to part-time students

Will be eligible for summer service and possibly fall semester. Students’ Union president says the move will cut down on abuse of the system.

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