L.A. Metro proposes hefty fare hike
Transportation officials recommended increasing fares gradually by up to 117% over the next eight years to address what could potentially be a $225 million debt for the transit system in 10 years.
Transportation officials recommended increasing fares gradually by up to 117% over the next eight years to address what could potentially be a $225 million debt for the transit system in 10 years.
Targets high-risk carriers that avoid or cover up their negative history of safety compliance. Will apply the rule in egregious cases in which it finds that a motor carrier has committed a pattern of unsafe practices, even if that particular investigation does not result in a downgrade of the carrier’s safety fitness rating.
The savings are based on the cost of commuting by public transportation compared to the cost of owning and driving a vehicle which includes the Jan. 16, 2014 average national gas price and the national unreserved monthly parking rate.
Save the Dinky Inc. said the ruling was important for the group because it affirms that the cutback of rail service to Princeton to benefit Princeton University was in fact a decision by New Jersey Transit.
The project will be funded through the spring semester by the university president’s office. The initiative is an attempt to cut down on traffic congestion on campus and familiarize Richmond residents with public transit.
A state grant provided more than $800,000 for transit operations and approximately $1.5 million for the purchase of 10 new shuttles.
While train ridership between Princeton and Princeton Junction went down by 12.3%, overall transit ridership increased at the university in September and October, compared to the same months last year.
Voted to increase the transit fee paid by students to $20.00. A transit survey that showed that to keep the same quality of service, the fee would have to be raised by $13,and that students would be willing to pay an average increase of $18.53.
Three Sun Link Tucson Streetcar vehicles going through testing and driver training will run through the campus more frequently during the spring semester. All eight vehicles will be delivered by May, which will give the management team enough time for pre-revenue service.
Plans include getting city buses running on time, a problem that has plagued the transit system for years, and improving safety on the buses, as assaults on bus drivers have become a contentious issue for both drivers and riders.
The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corp. plans to install “listening stations” at stops on the MTA’s elevated subway line in the Bronx to honor the borough’s rich musical history.
Will examine the current state of P3s in the U.S. to identify the role they play in development and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and on the U.S. economy, how P3s enhance delivery and management of transportation and infrastructure projects and more.
The supplier will provide media for the agency’s 400-plus bus shelters, 322 of which currently offer advertising opportunities to local and national advertisers seeking to reach audiences in San Diego.
Improving operational safety in rail transit made the list for the first time. The list also includes making improvements to occupant protection and fire safety, doing more to prevent distracted and impaired driving.
Foxx also discussed his vision for multimodal transportation providing greater economic “ladders of opportunity” to all Americans and reiterated the U.S. DOT’s commitment to safety.
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