If the City-Parish Council approves the agreement between the university and Lafayette Consolidated Government, buses would be leased and operated by drivers from the UL Operation of Transportation Services.
Transit police statistics show aggravated assaults were up by 38%, an increase from 48 to 66 incidents compared to the same period the year prior. MBTA Transit Police is seeking to determine the reason for the increase, but say a broad trend has been hard to find.
A story in Salon says it is time, citing a recent move in Paris and in other cities around the world, as well as issues at some U.S. transit agencies in recouping enough funding through fares.
Findings revealed those 60 and older were less likely to use public transportation for five or more days within the last week when compared to those who were between the ages of 18 to 29, citing perceptions of speeding traffic and high crime, according to the report.
The Antioch, Calif.-based Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority, better known as Tri Delta Transit, was recognized for efforts to enhance service, efficiencies and overall effectiveness.
PERC hopes the consolidated web presence will promote a “one-fuel solution” by encouraging business and residential customers currently using or considering propane in one application to explore new fuel-efficient equipment for other uses as well.
During testing, Gyrodrive-equipped buses saw a whopping 20% bump in fuel efficiency, more than enough to convince GKR and UK public transport operator Go-Ahead to install the system on 500 buses over the next two years, starting in London and Oxford.
San Jose, Calif.'s Royal Coach Tours' seven vehicles feature its client’s signature specifications, including a silver-painted exterior and high-end interior with black leather seating for 50 with three-point passenger seatbelts.
The focus for TripSpark Technologies is to partner with mid-sized agencies as well as private operators to align solutions with their unique business needs.
In his new position, Jamie Sorenson is responsible for the Metro transit bus and commercial vehicle production.
Performance requirements would ensure a sufficient level of survival space and reduce the risk of ejection in rollover crashes.
A highlight of the offerings includes “Understanding the FMCSA Management Cycle,” presented by the United Motorcoach Association and the Bus & Motorocoach Academy, taking place on Monday, Sept. 15, at 3:30pm.
The first vehicles should enter commercial service during autumn and will start operating in Siberia along winter time.
Citing a lack of community support, the city's mayor is asking staff to draft an ordinance for City Council consideration to withdraw the City’s $32 million streetcar project and redirect those dollars to other development initiatives in the center city.
At absolutely no cost to the MBTA or its customers, inMOTION Wireless Inc. will build a $5.6 million system that will expand and improve both the availability and quality of the existing Wi-Fi service.
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