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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Bauer's IT expands executive-style commuter service

Fleet equipped with leather seats, high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen LCD monitors, iPod hookups, phone and laptop power ports, CD and DVD systems, bike racks and restrooms.

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Railby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Bombardier to equip 2010 Winter Olympics

The Flexity trams will provide free passenger service between the Olympic and Paralympic Village and Granville Island, a key entertainment center for the games.

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Busby StaffOctober 13, 2009

N.Y. equips airport-bound buses with luggage racks

Situated across from the bus' rear door, the unit provides a convenient place to store luggage, eliminating the need to leave bags in the aisle or stash them beneath seats.

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Busby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Transit natural gas coalition forms

The coalition's purpose will be to provide a forum for an ongoing exchange to assist members in learning more about the operation, management and cost of using clean burning natural gas powered vehicles for transit fleets.

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Busby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Cap Metro names Allen interim pres./CEO

With new appointments expected by the end of the year, the Board recommended waiting until January to begin a national search for Gilliam's replacement.

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Busby StaffOctober 13, 2009

GSA meets mandate to green fleet

GSA had until September 30, 2009, to invest $300 million in new, more fuel-efficient vehicles for the federal fleet. Ahead of the deadline, GSA ordered 17,246 vehicles, including cars and buses from a total of six manufacturers.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 13, 2009

DRI Corp. launches new sign system

The TwinVision Silver Smart Series features high intensity “sterling” LEDs that provide exceptionally brilliant messages and graphics while reducing power consumption and carbon footprint.

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Paratransitby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Cleveland RTA expands canine unit

The Transportation Security Administration will provide ongoing funding for three additional bomb-sniffing police dogs.

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Busby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Nashville MTA partners with Google Transit

Riders will now be able to quickly and simply customize their route, access information on mobile phones and calculate the fare for their trip online.

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Railby StaffOctober 12, 2009

San Francisco Muni unveils LRV safety program

Agency created a decal for placement on all Muni LRVs that warns motorists to stop when passengers are exiting the vehicles.

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