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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 20, 2010

Illinois residents abusing paratransit program

Nearly 90 percent of taxi voucher program users traveling to and from airport. City officials attempting to curb inappropriate use.

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Siemens venture signs $321M PATH rail deal

Will install communication-based train control to the rail system to reduce intervals between the trains, enabling more trains to use the same track.

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Former Hawaiian directors support elevated rail

The announcement comes on the eve of a public forum where the American Institute of Architects will outline its views opposing a completely elevated system.

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Busby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Miami-Dade launches new BRT service

Fully funded by the Federal Transit Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation, the express buses will offer cross-county commuters rapid transit service between Broward County and downtown Miami beginning Jan. 25.

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Las Vegas Monorail files Chapter 11

Monorail officials said last month that they had three options: Negotiate an agreement with bondholders without filing for bankruptcy; file for bankruptcy with the bondholders’ blessing; or file without a new agreement in place.

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Busby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

N.Y. MTA's Walder: Must make every dollar count

In a report of his first 100 days, Walder calls for greater efficiencies both within the organization and for its customers.

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Alstom to supply train control system for Austria

Once the project is fully implemented in 2014, Austrian Railways ÖBB will operate one of the largest vehicle fleets equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) Level 2.

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Railby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

NTSB to meet on 2008 Metrolink crash

Will consider a final report on the collision of the commuter train and a Union Pacific freight train that took place near Chatsworth, Calif.

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Busby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

ABA donates $25K to Haiti

The funds will be dispersed through the American Red Cross.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

Lewis Stages adds customized J4500

Features include a custom-designed interior, as well as a removable mini-galley, a Blaupunkt entertainment system with 15-inch video monitors, access to outlets to recharge personal electronics, and individual air-flow controls and reading lights.

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