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Technologyby StaffAugust 8, 2008

MBTA receives New Flyer buses

New Flyer has delivered a new fleet of Emission Control Diesel (ECD) buses to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 8, 2008

Veolia selects Chicago for new HQ

Headquarters will house approximately 60 executive managers and administrative personnel from four operational groups focused on passenger transportation

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 8, 2008

NTSB sends team to scene of Texas bus crash

Bus carrying 55 passengers from Houston to Missouri, ran off a Highway I-75 overpass and landed on its side. It is believed that the bus may have blown a tire.

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Railby StaffAugust 7, 2008

Bombardier, Swedish rail partner for high-speed project

Project aimed at developing trains that meet special technical and traffic requirements of Nordic countries.

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Busby StaffAugust 7, 2008

S.F. MUNI to undergo comprehensive review

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) announced revised staff recommendations of the Transit Effectiveness Project (TEP), the first comprehensive review of Muni in a generation.

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Motorcoachby StaffAugust 6, 2008

METRO Briefs

NYC to try seatless subway cars. Greyhound murder spurs call for tighter security. Public inquiry sparks motorcoach commuter service.

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Railby StaffAugust 6, 2008

Dallas transit system celebrates 25 years

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is marking the 25th anniversary of the August 13, 1983 election establishing the transit agency with a week-long series of customer appreciation events at many of its transit centers and rail stations.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 6, 2008

SANDAG relaunches custom map program

Staff will continue to improve the application in the coming months, including adding employment lands layer and a zoom to scale feature.

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Technologyby StaffAugust 6, 2008

River Valley Metro breaks ridership record

Bourbonnais, Ill.-based system shows 32 percent increase over the same time period last year.

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Paratransitby StaffAugust 6, 2008

Capital Metro fare hikes approved

Fare increased approved, however, agency cannot charge seniors and people with disabilities.

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