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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2009

METRO Briefs

London subway strike ends. SF Muni to limit bus stops. Families of Hurricane Rita coach victims reach settlement.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2009

LaHood announces $909.4M in ARRA grants

The federal dollars announced Wednesday will be used to purchase new equipment, including streetcars, buses, ferries, paratransit vans, clean fuel vehicles and railcars, as well as pay for the construction of new transit facilities, bus shelters, repair and maintenance of transit systems and safety and security equipment.

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ProductsJune 10, 2009

Bentech: SH-1A Flexible Strap Hanger

The assembly is located on the overhead handrail by set screws that do not require drilling into the handrail, allowing the SH-1A assembly to be moved or removed as circumstances change in the bus or railcar.

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ProductsJune 10, 2009

Vapor Bus International: City View Door Panel

Vapor's new CityView door panel features a sleek, all-glass door exterior that enhances vehicle styling. The door panel combines aircraft quality aluminum frame construction and mechanically fastened components to meet all industry requirements.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

Clean Energy to supply Valley Metro transit fleet

Will provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel to power fleet of 400-plus buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2009

METRO Briefs

Rep. Carnahan files transit funding bill. Bus Riders Union organizes against fare increase. Denver selects interim general manager.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2009

MBTA expands cell phone ban

Effective immediately, MBTA contractors, including Mass Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR), The RIDE paratransit service, and commuter boat and private bus contractors will comply with the directive issued to MBTA operators last month.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2009

Lake Erie Transit debuts new bus wrap

Adorned with familiar ecological symbols of the late 1960's and early 1970's including, peace signs, smiley faces, recycle emblems, stylized hearts and brightly-colored daisies.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

New Jersey Transit Digs Deep for Project Success

The agency is investing $420 million in ARRA funding on several capital projects including the Mass Transit Tunnel, a new transit center, signal improvements, rail line interlocking and bus shelters.

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ArticlesJune 4, 2009

No quick bounce from TIGGER

TIGGER's energy reduction category can include various projects ranging from replacement of existing buses with more energy efficient buses, such as hybrids.

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