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Managementby StaffDecember 2, 2002

U.S. DOT implements NAFTA provisions

Bus and truck services will begin only after the FMCSA reviews Mexican carrier applications and grants provisional operating authority to qualified Mexican companies seeking this authority.

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Managementby StaffNovember 26, 2002

San Diego announces intent to award NABI contract

The estimated value of the contract for 111 new 40-foot and 35-foot low-floor buses powered by compressed natural gas is $111.5 million.

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Managementby StaffNovember 25, 2002

FMCSA Administrator Clapp to leave post

Since his appointment at the FMCSA, Clapp focused on meeting transportation safety requirements for implementing the truck and bus provisions of NAFTA.

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Managementby StaffNovember 22, 2002

Report shows biodiesel use reduces emissions

The EPA-released report provides a government-validated reference for federal, state and local pollution strategies to reduce harmful emissions.

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Managementby StaffNovember 21, 2002

Capital Metro deploys security cameras on buses

The Austin, Texas-based system will equip 120 buses with four to seven cameras at a cost of $560,000 made possible by a federal grant.

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Managementby StaffNovember 20, 2002

New transit passes proposed for NYC riders

Recommendations are based on a comprehensive telephone survey of 800 New Yorkers conducted in September 2002.

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Managementby StaffNovember 19, 2002

Glaval's new Titan 560 seats up to 33

The new model features a Duramax diesel 6.6 liter engine and an Allison transmission.

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Managementby StaffNovember 18, 2002

House approves bus security measure

The legislation, approved on Friday, establishes a $99 million grant program to help private bus operators improve security.

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Railby StaffNovember 15, 2002

Sen. McCain says won't support Amtrak aid

He sharply criticized a $22 billion bill that includes substantial aid over five years for its high-speed service and other national rail development.

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Managementby StaffNovember 14, 2002

Inova installs RIPTA passenger information system

The system presents updated schedule, route and departure information, interfacing to the scheduling database as well as an operator workstation.

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