Delaware Transit's 'redesign' includes paratransit fare increase, revamp
The paratransit program, which cost $15 million to run in 2000, now costs $50 million — a 233% increase.
The paratransit program, which cost $15 million to run in 2000, now costs $50 million — a 233% increase.
The service will be available through AT&T on 12 of its transit vehicles as part of a 90-day pilot program. Other high-tech initiatives include a paperless fare pilot program and a new smartphone app that allows commuters to record their commutes as part of the agency’s Club Ride program.
It is the first complete redesign in the agency’s 25 year history. The new design pays homage to the original blue striping and bright white exterior while adding green, to mimic the hills of the foothill communities and convey the message that the agency provides a green transportation option.
The County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal complaint against Donald Evans in September, and a Superior Court judge issued an arrest warrant earlier this month, charging him with one felony count of false claims following a traffic accident while on the job.
The team will manage the $13.8 million design services contract, which includes engineering, architectural design services and construction management.
Company will build up to 192 diesel 60-foot Xcelsior heavy-duty transit buses. This is the first time the company will build buses for RTD.
The $298.1 million order for 130 single-level long-distance passenger railcars includes 25 sleepers, 25 diners, 25 baggage/dormitory, and 55 baggage cars. More than 120 suppliers in 25 states and 93 cities are providing parts for the new railcars.
Trains will either have to slow down to 27 mph or halt until work is complete, depending on the circumstances, or be rerouted around job sites via single-tracking, according to the report.
The company will add workers to its Owosso facility after landing a $31.4 million contract with MBTA to rebuild 192 buses.
The station opened for business in 1913 as was part of newly elevated right-of-way in Jamaica that did away with street level grade crossings for the first time.
The project will deliver at least 226 vehicles; 152 Orange Line cars, replacing the entire fleet of 120 and 74 Red Line cars, with an option to increase the fleet to 132.
Investigators found serious and widespread violations of multiple federal safety regulations, including inadequate inspection, repair and maintenance of vehicles and instances of falsified driver on-duty status records.
Dozens of original products entered the competition. Quantum was one of only five innovations that were recognized.
Bus Plus+ is funded by a Federal Transit Administration State of Good Repair grant and will be overseen by MassDOT’s Rail and Transit Division.
The system provides station-to-station BRT service along Cedar Avenue and Highway 77 in the southeast metro to five stations between Apple Valley Transit Station and the Mall of America.
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