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Managementby StaffDecember 3, 2008

MV wins California, Ohio contracts

MV will begin providing services for both contracts beginning Jan. 1, 2009.

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Railby StaffDecember 3, 2008

Bombardier wins $101M S.F. people mover contract

Company will continue to operate and maintain the automated people mover system at San Francisco International Airport.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 3, 2008

Apollo Video to supply Nebraska transit system

RoadRunner system will enable transit officials to monitor video both inside and outside paratransit and fixed-route buses and view the speeds and routes of vehicles on an interactive map.

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Motorcoachby StaffDecember 3, 2008

FMCSA sets new medical requirements for drivers

Final rule will require states to merge the commercial driver’s license (CDL) and the driver’s medical examination certificate into a single electronic record.

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Railby StaffDecember 3, 2008

EJ&E sale could generate $60M in Chicago’s GRP

Canadian National Railway’s plan to divert freight trains to a suburban rail line would ease the freight traffic gridlock in northeastern Illinois and spur a growth of $267 million in the nation's Gross Domestic Product.

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Busby StaffDecember 3, 2008

Greater Richmond Transit selects VHB for BRT project

The agency's first BRT line is anticipated to simplify operations and reduce congestion , while improving service to riders.

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Railby StaffDecember 2, 2008

S.F. subway project receives final clearance

The $1.3 billion Central Subway project has been favorably evaluated by the FTA as a "New Starts" project and is receiving federal funding from Congress. Construction is expected to begin in 2010, with service to the public starting in 2016.

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Railby StaffDecember 2, 2008

Florida agency launches Web-based public opinion survey

The Internet-based component of the survey will seek input from frequent, infrequent and non-users of public transportation by soliciting ideas and opinions on how to attract new riders and how to make the experience better for current and potential riders.

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Railby StaffDecember 2, 2008

AECOM wins Toronto Transit subway extension contract

Once completed, service on the line will include stations at York University and the Vaughan Corporate Centre.

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Paratransitby StaffDecember 2, 2008

Universities to develop accessible transit options

An important area of research will be the design of access and interiors for buses.

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