Chicago introduces 110 mph rail service
The launch represents a historic step toward the establishment of a high-speed rail network in Illinois, one of Gov. Quinn's key priorities as he works to modernize the state's infrastructure.
The launch represents a historic step toward the establishment of a high-speed rail network in Illinois, one of Gov. Quinn's key priorities as he works to modernize the state's infrastructure.
DART Chairman John Danish, DCTA Chairman Charles Emery and The T Chairman Gary W. Cumbie were joined by DART President/Executive Director Gary Thomas, DCTA President/Executive Director Jim Cline and The T’s President/Executive Director Dick Ruddell in signing the agreement.
The budget reflects a new, tentative labor agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Locals #241 and #308, which represent CTA bus and rail operators. The four-year tentative agreement slows the rate of growth in health care spending and emphasizes preventative care, among changes shaving approximately $50 million off the 2013 budget deficit.
The City was facing an $8 million budget deficit and a large drop in sales tax revenues.
The city added a line item in the capital budget showing it might spend $1.35 million in 2017 to buy a dozen paratransit vehicles. Officials hope that bringing the service in-house will reduce costs and ease customer service.
Many paratransit riders were forced to relocate after the cities of Weston, Schofield and Rothschild discontinued bus and paratransit service. Now, the municipalities are considering a plan that would restore service, but Rothschild would receive less paratransit service due to its location on the route.
Independent Living Partnership’s TripTrak subscription service was designed to facilitate complete administration and management of special needs senior transportation model programs. It originally assisted the TRIP Program in Riverside County. Eventually, other organizations operating TRIP model services asked for the software.
One Chicago Regional Transportation Authority ADA Advisory Committee member said that the RTA board needs disability awareness training, particularly in proper terminology.
According to a councilmember, the council was surprised by the amount of calls the department had been receiving requiring the use of a lift van.
Despite increased use, GAO investigators found the federal government is doing little to ensure that transit agencies are providing services in compliance with the law.
William Rouse, whose Los Angeles Yellow Cab fleet of 1,200 vehicles is the largest cooperatively owned taxi company in the western U.S., was sworn into office at the TLPA’s 94th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas in October.
The program, funded through a $1.7 million federal New Freedom grant, will reimburse expenses to convert taxicabs to accommodate wheelchairs.
Donated by Larimer County to The Lift of Northern Colorado, a nonprofit transportation system for the elderly and disabled, which was formed to fill the void when the county defunded The Larimer Lift.
Coaches are equipped with a Cummins ISL engine, Allison B500 transmission and three-point seat belts.
Closed a $23 million Series B financing round amid rising demand for its transit solutions. Has tripled orders under contract for the company’s flagship EcoRide from public transit agencies in the past twelve months alone and is planning for its current growth path to continue.
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