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Busby StaffMay 19, 2009

Artist unveils final design for WTC Transportation Hub

A never-before-seen model of the design, which preserves the overall integrity of Santiago Calatrava's original plan, is currently on display at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute as part of an exhibition.

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Paratransitby StaffMay 19, 2009

Espar receives CARB approval

The supplier was the first fuel-operated heater manufacturer to have their Airtronic D2 and D4 as well as their Hydronic 5 approved by the California Air Resource Board.

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Railby StaffMay 18, 2009

DART Green Line rail project heading into final stretch

Bolstered by the receipt of $78.4 million in ARRA funds, the Green Line rail project is headed for on-time and on-budget arrival at four new stations on Sept.14, 2009.

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Paratransitby StaffMay 18, 2009

APTA releases documents for public comment

The documents will be posted for 60 days ending July 15, 2009.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 18, 2009

NTSB’s Higgins stresses motorcoach safety

Both NHTSA and the FMSCA have yet to act upon a long list of motorcoach safety recommendations made by the NTSB, some dating back more than a decade.

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Motorcoachby StaffMay 18, 2009

MCI delivers D4505 to Connecticut operation

Equipped with a Detroit Diesel engine and Allison transmission clean-diesel power train, Coach Tours’ new MCI features a state-of–the-art-entertainment system by Blaupunkt with six flat-screen, 10-inch wide-screen video monitors.

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Railby StaffMay 15, 2009

Simonetta to leave Valley Metro Rail

Looking to the future, he indicated he will pursue consulting opportunities beginning in 2010.

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Managementby StaffMay 15, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rogoff supports Honolulu rail. Chicago RTA launches site. ABA upset at prisoners on buses.

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Technologyby StaffMay 15, 2009

VTA kicks off power plant partnership

The new High Gain Solar power plant, built by Skyline Solar, is the first grid connected solar power plant built using Skyline Solar equipment, which solves the two main barriers to solar, cost and scalability, according to the company.

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Busby StaffMay 15, 2009

WMATA to buy electricity wholesale

By locking in below-budget electricity prices, the agency estimates a savings of $9 million a year.

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