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Busby StaffJune 29, 2009

W. Virginia U. constructing new transportation center

Completed station will have a parking garage, new office space for WVU Parking Office employees, bike racks and will be a bus stop for the Mountain Line public transit.

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Technologyby StaffJune 29, 2009

Baylor facility earns LEED certification

Is the first university in Texas to earn a coveted environmental rating by meeting stringent standards set out by an international building council.

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Busby StaffJune 29, 2009

Cambus provides fare-free routes to parking, campus

Growth over the years has been in providing transportation to remote parking facilities for the university’s faculty and 30,000 students, as well as employees of and visitors to the university’s hospital.

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Busby StaffJune 29, 2009

ASU transit pass no longer free to students

Subsidized U-Pass, the cost for one month is equal to $8.88, or $0.25 per day, compared to $55 per month and $3.50 per day for the cost of a pass from Valley Metro. The cost of an unsubsidized Valley Metro pass for the semester would be $195.

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Busby StaffJune 29, 2009

BART, unions agree to 9-day contract extension

Extending the ground rules of negotiation, which require the unions to give the public 72 hours notice if they decide to strike.

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Railby StaffJune 29, 2009

Bombardier completes Taiwan rail extension

Large-scale project involved the design and supply of the 9.3-mile line and fleet of 202 vehicles, as well as the simultaneous retrofit of the Muzha Line. Ultimately, the new and existing vehicles, operating as married pairs, will run compatibly on both lines.

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Managementby StaffJune 26, 2009

METRO Briefs

Similar D.C. Metro crash unlikely in other cities. White House: Transportation system overhaul must wait. London Tube drivers impart wisdom.

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Motorcoachby StaffJune 26, 2009

CVSA: OOS rates, seat belt violations drop

Approximately 17 trucks or buses were inspected, on average, every minute from Canada to Mexico during the 72-hour period from June 2 to 4, 2009.

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Busby StaffJune 26, 2009

Assetworks launches new Website

Enhancements to the Website include drop-down menus for improved navigation; more detailed information about the company, products and services; and an intelligent search bar.

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Busby StaffJune 26, 2009

Obama signs ARRA provision

The new measure enables transit agencies to amend previously submitted applications to redirect ARRA funds toward operating needs.

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