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Railby StaffJuly 29, 2010

HDR/Hawaii Pacific Engineers win Honolulu rail contract

The contract will move forward the designs of the West Loch, Waipahu Transit Center and Leeward Community College stations.

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Busby StaffJuly 29, 2010

Suspended TriMet driver/blogger to return to work

Christensen said the point of the message was that some bicyclists are reckless and added that TriMet put no pressure on him to stop blogging, according to local news source.

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Busby StaffJuly 29, 2010

N.Y. MTA budget reflects cuts due to $900M shortfall

Plan relies on expanded cost-cutting initiatives, controlling labor costs and increasing fares and toll revenue.

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Busby StaffJuly 29, 2010

Poll: Chicagoans support funding transit over roads

Sharing the long-held stance of many city residents, 52-percent of suburbanites said they agree with investing more government resources in public transit, versus 32 percent who chose improvements to highways and toll roads.

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Railby StaffJuly 29, 2010

FRA awards $46.5M for Wisconsin high-speed rail

Wisconsin DOT will complete preliminary engineering and final design work, conduct program management activities and complete environmental management plans for the Milwaukee-to-Madison high-speed rail corridor that will operate at speeds of up to 110 miles per hour.

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Busby StaffJuly 29, 2010

FMCSA awards $1M for driver safety training

Program aims to make roadways safer by increasing the number of CDL holders with enhanced safety training and to assist economically distressed regions of the U.S. by providing training opportunities for qualified individuals to become commercial motor vehicle operators.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2010

Ontario's Metrolinx fills two key positions

Current President/CEO Rob Prichard was named chair of the board of directors, while Bruce McCuaig was named as its new president/CEO of Metrolinx.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2010

NABI wins Santa Monica Blue Bus contract

With the additional nine 40-foot buses as well as the 16 60-foot articulated CNG buses recently awarded to NABI, 100 percent of Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus fleet will be powered with alternate fueled propulsion systems.

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Motorcoachby StaffJuly 28, 2010

Travel center chain offers rewards card for motorcoach drivers

TA and Petro offers customers diesel and gasoline fueling services, full and quick-service restaurants, heavy truck maintenance services, 24-hour convenience stores, electronic communication (Wi-Fi) and other services — all within large, high traffic facilities.

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Busby StaffJuly 28, 2010

Centro receives final funding piece for bus transfer hub

Transit customers will have an off-street, open-air, but fully sheltered and supervised location with a dedicated platform section for each specific bus route.

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