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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 15, 2009

Daimler's Setra to offer exclusive engine package

TopClass S 417 motorcoach will feature the Mercedes-Benz OM 471 engine with BlueTec technology. Mercedes-Benz powered technology, coupled with the BlueTec diesel air purification system, addresses EPA 2010 environmental regulations.

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Busby StaffDecember 14, 2009

Montreal plan prioritizes public transportation

Twenty-one megaprojects listed in the city's plan represent total capital expenditures of $ 5.1 billion over 10 years.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 14, 2009

N.Y. MTA 2010 budget proposal cuts payroll, services

Proposal addresses a $383 million gap that had developed over the past two weeks due to several significant unfavorable developments, including a $143 million state budget cut.

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Railby StaffDecember 14, 2009

Hill wins $9 million N.Y. MTA contract

Will provide program and project schedule control support services and staff augmentation services for all phases of project design and construction. MTA agencies that are expected to be supported under the contract include MTA New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad and the MTA Bus Co.

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Railby StaffDecember 14, 2009

So. Cal's Metrolink chief to step down

CEO David Solow will remain with the agency for the balance of this fiscal year, devoting full time to the interagency collaborations necessary for Metrolink to implement safety enhancements, including positive train control and interoperability agreements.

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Busby StaffDecember 14, 2009

Texas, FTA break ground on intermodal terminal

Will serve as the administrative and operating facilities of the Brownsville transit system and national and international private transportation providers. It will also serve as a transfer point for rural and intercity operators and taxi cabs.

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Railby StaffDecember 11, 2009

NJ Transit OK's first Mass Transit Tunnel contract

The Manhattan tunnel segment is part of an overall project to build two new single-track commuter rail tunnels under the Hudson River, doubling capacity of the two-track tunnel that was built 100 years ago, which today operates at its functional capacity.

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Busby StaffDecember 11, 2009

Shermco to maintain Dallas' DART Green Line

Will test equipment power in each of the 24 Green Line substations.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 11, 2009

MCI announces ‘Pre-ownathon’

Offering a 60-day limited warranty on select MCI coaches. Any pre-owned coach priced at $60,000 or more qualifies for $3,000 off the list price, or no payments for 90 days.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 11, 2009

FTA, ARRA to fund tribal transit

The $32 million, of which $17 million will come from the ARRA Tribal Transit Program, will pay for 100 transit projects for tribes in 22 states.

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