San Mateo County Transit District launched a new program that will allow member organizations, which can include cities, counties, and other public agencies in the region, to share passenger vehicles.
In 2012, the government cracked down on a number of low-fare bus companies that were shoddily run and did not follow safety regulations.
Forty-three percent of those surveyed rely on some form of commuter option other than driving alone as either their primary or secondary mode of transportation.
Bike commuters will receive tax-free reimbursements for bike-related expenses starting this year, and Emergency Ride Home services through the CommuterChoice Program.
Asked the Ontario Highway Transport Board to order the Queen’s University student-run “Kingston Rocket” to stop operating. Also wants the board to cancel the operating license of the company hired to provide buses and drivers for the service and for the students to pay full costs.
A university transit services official said that as of Dec. 17, 9,358 people used the new Sportsplex route, translating to about 110 to 150 riders a day. The route is eliminating the need to build more parking structures on campus.
The SacTown Hopper transports passengers from college-area apartments to nightclubs and back again for $10.
Starting Jan. 11, Greyhound Express will run a route that provides two daily trips from Western University to Toronto. This announcement comes two months after Greyhound expanded the popular service from Toronto to London, Windsor, Ann Arbor, Mich., Detroit and Chicago.
Railroad Development Corp. and NJ Transit still need to meet to discuss details, officials said. The future of the rail line has been a subject of contention ever since Princeton University announced a plan to move the terminus of the train line.
Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA) was officially confirmed by the House of Representatives to chair the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He also announced the full Committee Republican membership.
Drivers will be able to charge their vehicles for a nominal fee at five Metro park and ride stations beginning this month.
North County Transit District Coaster commuter trains will go without the service while officials explore possible improvements.
City officials are considering alternate funding for a rail line along the Beltline and other projects after the failure of a transit referendum over the summer.
The Memphis Area Transit Authority plans to develop bus rapid transit lines along certain routes beginning in 2013.
Apple Valley, Calif.’s Ebmeyer Charter and Tucson, Ariz.-based Gray Line Tours Tucson/Citizen Auto each received a 2013 MCI J4500 coach. Features include wood floors, three-point seat belts and Wi-Fi.
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