Sec. LaHood announces Distracted Driving Summit agenda
The two-day Summit will feature five panels – on data, research, technology, policy, and outreach – with a range of experts discussing each topic.
The two-day Summit will feature five panels – on data, research, technology, policy, and outreach – with a range of experts discussing each topic.
Fourth annual survey finds that one out of four respondents tabbed stimulus funds for operating assistance, while one-third plan to buy vehicles with the money. Meanwhile, the average GM salary is $156,605.
Some D.C. observers believe that the outcome of larger issues, like health care reform and energy policies, will affect transportation funding.
Displays with predicted arrival times in shelters and stations have led to increased rider convenience, allowing for better time management and possibly increased ridership. New features include intensity controls, multi-color displays and customizing messages for service changes.
Under a $9 million contract with Skanska USA Civil Southeast, the supplier has provided new rail, relay rail, insulated rail joints, direct fixation fasteners and track work for a new light rail link.
Additional actions taken by Metro in preparation for a regional flu event include coordinating planning with federal, state and local governments, including health departments and emergency management agencies, and establishing a customer outreach program with a Website.
Tramset features include an integral low floor, air conditioning and a video surveillance system, as well as onboard visual and audio information.
From initial station design to final installation and opening to the public, the process of incorporating works of art into transit systems involves both transit and art professionals, as well as community members.
For some larger metropolitan areas a transit police force is necessary, while other agencies often work with their local police departments. Other agencies may choose to hire a private security firm with the authority to enforce a transit agency's rules and regulations.
European and Asian success in this mode have the essential elements that California and the U.S. seek to emulate: strong government funding and policy oversight roles that show consistent public commitment over decades. All this must also be coupled with private sector funding participation, project delivery and service operation in a managed competition.
Walkable urban communities are growing in popularity, due to changing demographics and the current economic climate. As a top economic driver, transit is in an optimal position to help bring the route to recovery closer to home.
Construction of the 8.3-mile line began in early 2007 and adds a second light rail alignment through downtown Portland. The MAX system now expands to a 52-mile system with 84 stations.
The artwork, by the late artist Sol LeWitt, consists of 250 porcelain tiles, in six colors, each cut to meet the artist's specifications.
The $78.3 million will fund a variety of projects, including additional police officers and explosive-detecting dogs, surveillance cameras, bus garage security, chemical detection, radio communications and emergency training for employees.
Former BART officer to stand trial for murder. Coach driver exonerated. Senate confirms new MTA Chairman.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams had encouraged eclipse viewers to take mass transit to their destinations for safety and congestion relief.
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