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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 25, 2009

ABC, REI kick off Motorcoach Council campaign

The marketing initiative — 'Get Motorcoachified' — is designed to promote public awareness about the availability, selection, usage and benefits of motorcoach transportation

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Busby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Holiday travel transports H1N1

Doctors urge using common sense and good hygiene to stay healthy over the holidays.

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Railby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Bombardier, German co. partner for HSR research

Terms of the contract include regular professional exchanges and provide for simpler commissioning of joint research and development work. The framework agreement covers an initial period up to Dec. 31, 2014.

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Busby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Community Transit set to launch BRT service

Staff will be at each Swift station throughout the first few days of service to answer questions. Getting riders used to paying fares at the station, not onboard the bus, is expected to be the biggest challenge.

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Busby StaffNovember 25, 2009

D.C. Metro donating buses to transport homeless

Two 1994 buses will be used to transport people who are homeless from designated pick-up stops to shelters. Will also be utilized for a “Hypothermia Watch Partner Program.”

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Railby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Denver to break ground on airport train in August

The $1.3 billion, 23-mile line, which would run from Union Station to Denver International Airport is expected to be awarded to a public-private partnership in July.

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Motorcoachby StaffNovember 25, 2009

Virginia airport service adds Ford Flex vehicles

New vehicles have the same leg room as the extended wheelbase Crown Victoria sedans they are replacing, more seating options and better fuel economy.

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Railby StaffNovember 25, 2009

DRI Corp. wins Brazilian info display system order

Bombardier taps products for approximately 50 light rail cars in Sao Paulo.

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Railby StaffNovember 25, 2009

U.S. high-speed rail group appoints new president

Eric C. Peterson, a 20-year industry veteran of transportation issues and policy management, served most recently as executive director for the Rural Cellular Association.

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Railby StaffNovember 24, 2009

TransLink urged to crack down on fare evaders

Local politicians call on TransLink to install turnstiles and better monitor fare evaders instead of raising fares.

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