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Motorcoachby StaffJune 27, 2008

Prevost delivers H3-45s

Prevost delivered five new H3-45 luxury motorcoaches to Roanoke, Va.-based Abbott Trailways.

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Managementby StaffJune 27, 2008

APTA supports passage of H.R. 6052

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) applauds the House vote to pass H.R. 6052, an important piece of legislation that will authorize investing almost $2 billion in U.S. public transportation systems.

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Busby StaffJune 24, 2008

Daimler delivers Orion buses to U. of Vermont

The University of Vermont has just added two new 40’ Orion VII Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transit buses from Daimler Buses North America.

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Managementby StaffJune 24, 2008

APTA names top North American transit system

GRTC Transit System has been recognized as the best transit system of its size in North America by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).

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Managementby StaffJune 23, 2008

Labor organization joins transit coalition

The Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) joined with a coalition of business and transportation organizations, calling on candidates for office and elected officials to make taking care of the nation’s transportation foundation a national priority.

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Managementby StaffJune 18, 2008

TOD residents ride bus for free

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining with AC Transit to offer residents of select transit-oriented development (TOD) complexes a year of unlimited free travel on AC Transit’s local and transbay buses.

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Managementby StaffJune 17, 2008

ERG Group wins Utah contract

The ERG Group, a leader in smart card automated fare collection solutions, has signed a contract with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to further develop and implement a contactless fare payment solution, which will include acceptance of contactless credit cards.

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Managementby StaffJune 17, 2008

CTA adds routes to bus tracking site

Effective June 23, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) riders will be able to access real-time travel information for a total of 52 CTA bus routes following the addition of 20 new routes to the Bus Tracker system.

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Managementby StaffJune 12, 2008

APTA sponsors Dump the Pump day

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is sponsoring the 2008 National Dump the Pump Day, a public awareness day that emphasizes public transportation as the quickest way to beat high gas prices and encourages people to ride a bus or train instead of driving a car.

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Managementby StaffJune 11, 2008

Miller scholarship fund hits $50K

Substantial corporate contributions at APTA’s Rail Conference, coupled with contributions from several individuals and companies have helped push the Raymond C. Miller Scholarship Fund past $50,000.

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