FTA: $77.7B needed to bring U.S. rail, bus systems to state of good repair
While most of the backlog can be attributed to rail, more than 40 percent of the nation's buses are also in poor to marginal condition.
While most of the backlog can be attributed to rail, more than 40 percent of the nation's buses are also in poor to marginal condition.
Will also provide maintenance service for the entire fleet of 55 Citadis tramsets over a five-year period.
A referendum on the tax to fund the project will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot.
By the end of July, Metro will be able to announce even more improvements to be made in the final round of service restoration on August 30.
BikeHouston and METRO are examining ways to make Houston transit more bike friendly. Bike riders can now board light-rail vehicles Monday through Friday, except for peak hours.
Customers with a SmarTrip account can view their card balance and usage history dating back to January 2010. In addition, they can add multiple cards to their account, report a lost or stolen card, request a replacement card or transfer the balance to another registered card.
Riders on packed trains are becoming frustrated with fellow passengers who take up more than one seat and are voicing their complaints in online forums.
With this additional order, a total of 1,280 CRH1 cars have been ordered from Bombardier Sifang in China so far.
The project is envisioned to be a transportation hub that is functional, adaptable and flexible, according to representatives.
Other actions include installing more than 121,000 linear feet of one-inch platform edging board at LIRR stations to help reduce the horizontal gap.
The "Gap Rap" video, featuring Dr. John Clark, MTA Long Island Rail Road's Medical Director, is the latest effort by the rail system to raise awareness of the gap between trains and station platforms.
Highest U.S. commercial business district parking rates found in New York City, Boston and San Francisco. Rates are expected to trend upward in 2011, Colliers reports.
Acquisition is a critical element in improving commuter rail performance and customer service. Fuel savings is one of several significant cost benefits the MBTA will realize with the addition of these new technology locomotives.
Wichita’s Central Rail Corridor, a joint effort of entities including the City of Wichita and the Kansas Department of Transportation, was recognized at the America’s Transportation Awards national competition.
Will begin a 90-day pilot program on Sept. 7 in response to customer requests. Pilot will run weekdays on the first and last cars of Northeast Corridor express trains, selected for the trains’ relatively long trip times and consistently high ridership.
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