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Busby StaffMarch 29, 2010

Cleveland community college students can now get bus pass

Cuyahoga Community College students will be able to get a discounted bus pass starting this fall. Case Western Reserve University students get the pass for $25 per semester, while the Tri-C students will pay $240 per semester.

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Busby StaffMarch 29, 2010

Activist calls transit too reliant on U. of Ga. students

An activist says Athens Transit has relied too heavily on University of Georgia students and employees whose fares are subsidized.

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Busby StaffMarch 29, 2010

DePaul University scrolls CTA Bus Tracker info

The system enables DePaul's 35,000 students, faculty and staff to see exactly when their bus is coming.

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Railby StaffMarch 29, 2010

University students skeptical of Capital MetroRail service

Austin, Texas-based St. Edwards University students find the new passenger rail service's schedule inconvenient and ticket prices high.

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Busby StaffMarch 29, 2010

CATA extends late night Loop service at Penn State

Service is one of four fare-free circulator routes operated by transit agency on behalf of Penn State, which links the campus with downtown State College, major concentrations of student housing, and the fraternity district.

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Railby StaffMarch 26, 2010

Toronto considers barriers to prevent suicides

The TTC reported 18 suicide attempts, 77 unauthorized entry into tracks and 14 accidental falls this year on its system.

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Busby StaffMarch 26, 2010

N.Y. MTA names new CFO

Robert E. Foran, who has 30 years of experience in the industry, is currently a managing director and sr. advisor at Samuel A. Ramirez & Co. and previously served as sr. managing director at Bear Stearns.

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Busby StaffMarch 26, 2010

ISE: Gas hybrid-electric drive system CARB-certified

Because the system does not require complex aftertreatment systems, transit agencies benefit as a result of reduced maintenance and lower operations costs, according to the company.

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Busby StaffMarch 25, 2010

Altair, Odyssey partner on bus tech demo

Altair’s BUSolutions program is a collaborative effort to research, develop and commercialize advanced transit bus systems that are more fuel efficient, have lower operating costs and can operate without updating the infrastructure of existing transit authorities. Altair and Odyssey are fabricating the first technology demonstrator bus.

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Railby StaffMarch 25, 2010

L.A. enforces safety campaign along Metro Blue Line

Dozens of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Dept. and Los Angeles Police Dept. motorcycle officers issued 295 citations and impounded 34 vehicles in an operation to enforce traffic laws along the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

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