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Railby StaffMarch 17, 2010

HNTB, Wilbur Smith Assoc. to manage Fla. HSR

The team will provide overall program support and oversight for planning, design, public outreach, vehicle and systems integration, operations, construction, project controls and procurement of all contracts on the Florida high-speed rail program.

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Busby StaffMarch 17, 2010

CTTransit takes delivery of New Flyer buses

The 35-foot, diesel-powered buses cost approximately $365,600 apiece. The low floor buses provide easier accessibility and have two wheelchair positions. The buses were purchased with federal stimulus funds and put into service for Connecticut commuters.

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Busby StaffMarch 17, 2010

BAE supplies Alexander Dennis with hybrid system

The diesel-electric BAE Systems HybriDrive system being installed in the new ADL Enviro 400h hybrid buses for Oxford and Manchester, England, will deliver fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions that are up to 30 percent lower than conventional buses.

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Busby StaffMarch 17, 2010

Daimler boasts 13 percent global market share

The sustained success of Daimler Buses is due to a long-term strategy that encompasses the four core objectives of Operational Excellence/Efficiency, Growth in Established Markets, Growth in New Markets and Technological Leadership, according to the company.

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Busby StaffMarch 17, 2010

IndyGo earns 'Green Business Designation'

IndyGo was also honored as one of 15 finalists for the inaugural Indianapolis Sustainability Awards.

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Busby StaffMarch 17, 2010

No. Ky. agency names new GM

Andrew Aiello's promotion marks the first time in TANK history that the agency has employed a GM directly. In the past, the position has always been a contract position with a transit management company.

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Motorcoachby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Motor Coach Canada launches revamped Website

Allows members to download a membership database, update their profile, pay outstanding invoices (from My Association) and use the detailed member search to research business partners.

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Railby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Sound Transit taps HDR for ROW services

Contract includes planning, acquisition, relocation and property management, and transit support services needed for the construction and operation of additional passenger light-rail and commuter rail systems in and around the Seattle area.

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Busby StaffMarch 16, 2010

MBTA expecting $73M shortfall in 2011

Agency is currently restructuring available finances to limit any potential negative impacts of the shortfall on riders and taxpayers.

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Busby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Report: Fare evasion costs NYCT $27M

Prior to updating the way the numbers were counted last April, NYCT officials believed the agency was only losing $7 million a year.

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