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Managementby StaffOctober 22, 2008

PennDOT's Biehler to head AASHTO

Will focus on authorization of federal surface transportation program, sustainability and developing business strategic plan for multi-modal freight.

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Railby StaffOctober 22, 2008

Bombardier’s Flexity trams win Belgian award

In January 2008, Bombardier signed an agreement with STIB for a total of 102 bi-directional Flexity Outlook trams for Brussels, including a firm order for 87 vehicles.

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Motorcoachby StaffOctober 22, 2008

ICF International wins DOT FMCSA contract

ICF will assist the FMCSA with several tasks, including conducting policy research, performing regulatory analyses, and developing training and outreach materials.

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Managementby StaffOctober 21, 2008

New Flyer wins award

Award recognizes successes at adapting products and processes to new export markets.

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Railby StaffOctober 21, 2008

GO Transit to install defibrillators

About 100 Mikey defibrillators are being installed on the accessible car of every GO Train, as well as at GO stations along the Lakeshore line, the end stations on each of GO's other six lines, Union Station,and all layover facilities.

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Railby StaffOctober 21, 2008

LA businesses raise $54,000 to extend service

Beginning Nov. 21, and continuing each Friday and Saturday night until Dec. 27, Metro will operate two-car trains with 20-minute service intervals until 3 a.m.

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Railby StaffOctober 21, 2008

New NJ overpass to enhance safety

The bridge will be built to carry motor vehicle traffic over a six-track freight railroad operated by CSX Transportation and the New York Susquehanna & Western Railroad. In addition, the bridge will accommodate future NJ Transit passenger rail service on the Northern Branch.

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Busby StaffOctober 21, 2008

Georgia reviewing BRT, light rail options

The Georgia Department of Transportation is considering bus rapid transit, light rail, managed lanes and adding lanes to improve traffic flow on I-285.

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Railby StaffOctober 21, 2008

Amtrak to offer USA Rail Pass to U.S. residents

Previously, the pass was only available for purchase by residents outside of the United States and Canada. The pass enables travelers to visit any destination in Amtrak's system.

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Railby StaffOctober 20, 2008

FRA announces proposed maglev project funding

Eligible projects must be east of the Mississippi River.

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