Transit agencies share best practices in creating trip planners that keep pace with users' needs. As technology evolves, usability, mapping and mobile enhancements can be added to improve the user's experience.
The latest “Transit Savings Report” notes that by living with one less car and riding public transportation, individuals can save, on average, $9,682 annually, and $807 per month based on the February 10, 2011 average national gas price.
Mike Scanlon, CEO, San Mateo County Transit District, volunteered to sacrifice part of his $400,000 compensation package, since the three transit agencies he runs are undergoing serious budget problems. However, board members defended the salary, which they had approved.
Will use the Twitter account to communicate with those interested in its investigative work and advocacy programs to enhance transportation safety. The YouTube channel will be a one-stop resource where the NTSB's advocacy video messages, transportation accident animations and other video products can be accessed.
Gov. Kasich administration officials are rescinding former Gov. Ted Strickland’s three-year, $150 million funding pledge to Ohio's public transit agencies. Instead, the state will split $80 million in federal transportation funding among 59 local transit authorities through 2013.
Michael Scanlon has called for closures of half the rail line’s stations, and slashing most of its service to keep the agency afloat, despite earning 59 percent more than the median salary for a CEO of one of California's 23 largest transit operators.
For five consecutive years, the company has purchased and sold more Ford E350/E450 bus chassis than any other bus manufacturer in the U.S.
The states that created the most jobs invested in public transportation projects and projects that maintained and repaired existing roads and bridges. The states that ranked poorly predominantly spent their funds building new roads and bridges.
Event will offer perspectives on lessons learned in providing family assistance following transportation accidents in an international context.
Eighty percent of private sector businesses indicated that the level of federal investment in public transportation has a large influence on business revenue. Survey also showed that if federal surface transportation authorization is further delayed, 84 percent of respondents predict revenue losses, 50 percent may need to lay off employees and 49 percent may implement hiring freezes.
The city’s mayor and other local leaders are pushing the legislature to form a regional mass transit agency to act as an umbrella over the multiple systems.
New rulemaking will require greater accountability from state and local transportation agencies for including disadvantaged businesses in their spending plans. Also adds provisions to ensure that prime contractors fulfill commitments to use DBE subcontractors, and requires all states to accept DBE certifications obtained in other states, unless the state finds good cause not to accept it.
Looking to revise four multi-day courses to be offered to new professionals and those who are currently engaged in federally funded procurement. The deadline for completed proposals is March 8.
The city entered new three-year contracts with two local providers — Badger Bus and Transit Solutions — but bypassed a bid from Badger Cab in favor of one from Abby Vans, which is 120 miles away from Central Wisconsin.
The Metropolitan Evansville Transit System provides transportation on 17 fixed-route areas and paratransit services for people 65 years or older, or for those with documented disability.
Here’s a look at the Bus Roadeos held in North Carolina by the Charlotte Area Transit System and Florida by Palm Tran.
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