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Newsby StaffOctober 11, 2010

U. of Delaware partners with Zipcar

Rates start as low as $8 per hour and $66 per day. Gas, 180 miles per day, insurance, reserved parking spots and roadside assistance are included in the hourly and daily rates.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2010

LexTran opens 4th artistic shelter on U. of Ky. campus

The modular green roof uses locally grown plants and diverts storm water runoff while integrating a host of other sustainable features such as recycled, salvaged or reclaimed materials.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2010

Purdue will keep transportation services in-house

A financial analysis concluded that providing transportation services in-house is less expensive, even with the cost of a new building or the remodeling of existing buildings, than if one firm or a combination of outside firms were to perform the four service components, according to the university.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2010

U.S. DOT grants $9.2M to improve transportation safety, sustainability

The awards to seven University Transportation Centers were made by the DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration. Recipients are using new technologies and developing innovative approaches to improve transportation systems throughout the U.S.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2010

Mich. transit bus route offers more direct campus access

Dedicated loop connecting Bay County riders to Delta College and Saginaw State University should reduce wait times.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2010

Web Extra: Elon University expands bus route for student workers, volunteers

Launched last February to make volunteering easier for students who want to do community service and to work downtown, the route now includes stops at a high school and a Wal-Mart.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2010

U. of Michigan opens expanded transit center

Funding came from a combination of $2.4M in state and federal transportation and ARRA funds from the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, and $2.1M from U-M business and finance, parking and utility resources.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2010

Women In Transportation Profile: Sandy Modell

Title: General Manager Organization: Alexandria Transit Company City: Alexandria, Va.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2010

U. of Wisconsin-Madison transportation dept. tests bike in fleet

Will replace one vehicle with a bicycle and test efficiency factors, including miles traveled, fuel and emissions saved, and time needed to get the job done.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2010

Miami U., U. of Chicago extend First Transit contracts

The company has provided shuttle service for the students of both universities since 2006 and currently transports more than 415,000 passengers annually.

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