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Managementby StaffJanuary 27, 2009

Assetworks to supply fleet management system to Iowa transit

FleetFocus, a browser-based solution, tracks all functions related to the maintenance of equipment, including processing repair and preventive maintenance work orders, tracking operating expenses and billing for equipment usage.

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Railby StaffJanuary 26, 2009

Apollo Video equips Fla. transit with command center

Each of the 10 trains are equipped with the company’s RoadRunner digital video recorders (DVR) and four surveillance cameras strategically placed in the interior of each train.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

APTA president congratulates LaHood

The American Public Transportation Association released a statement from President William A. Millar on the confirmation of the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

Intercity bus comes to Ky. HSR Authority addresses Californians’ concerns. Florida transit creates mini-bus for mini-city

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Motorcoachby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

ABC delivers to California, Salt Lake City

Both coaches are powered by Cummins ISM 450 HP engines coupled to Allison Gen IV automatic transmissions, and are equipped with multi-monitor DVD systems, and reclining seats with foot rests and seat belts.

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Paratransitby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

LaHood confirmed as Transportation Secretary

LaHood said he would continue to support funding for Amtrak, which he views as "the lifeblood of so many communities around America."

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Managementby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

Brasco International to distribute solar trash compactor

Company will supply the Big Belly compactor, which is completely solar-powered and automatically and continuously compacts trash, holding five times as much as ordinary receptacles.

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Busby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

Ariz. RTA unveils regional seamless transit system

Concept began with voter-approval of more than $500 million in transit service improvements.

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Railby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

L.A. Board approves 4 major projects to move forward

Projects include the Westside Extension Transit Corridor Study to West Los Angeles; the Regional Connector Transit Corridor Study in Downtown L.A., and; the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Study in the eastern portion of L.A.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 23, 2009

U.S. driving drops for second consecutive year

The consecutive 13-month trend of declining driving - between November 2007 and November 2008 - now tops 112 billion VMT, compared to the same 13-month period a year earlier, according to FHWA.

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