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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2017

CCW to refurbish, rebuild 3 Liberty U. buses

The project will enrich the student experience by carrying passengers across campus, utilizing the transit service intracampus circulator.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

UMass Lowell offering free regional transportation to students, staff

With the new program, UMass Lowell is increasing transportation options — which include a network of campus shuttles and a free bicycle-sharing program

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

UC Irvine is first college in nation to convert to all-electric bus fleet

The student-funded and -operated Anteater Express shuttle service is acquiring 20 buses from BYD for $15 million.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

Ohio State U., Auburn land LoNo-CAP grant funding

Both universities will conduct testing, evaluation, and analysis of low or no emission components intended for use in LoNo transit buses used to provide public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

Bus service to reduce wait times to and from Fresno State

Fresno State students and staff can ride FAX and other transportation services free with their university ID.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2017

Student studies pros, cons of Denver's P3 commuter rail partnership

The Eagle P3 serves as a case study for a University of Denver doctoral student's dissertation, which includes assessing the project’s unique public-private aspect from both a financial and social perspective.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2017

U. of Minn. study ranks accessibility to jobs by transit in top U.S. cities

The findings have a range of uses and implications. State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and transit agencies can apply the evaluations to performance goals related to congestion, reliability, and sustainability.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 5, 2017

UConn changing bus operations to meet new driving rules

The FMCSA recently established comprehensive national minimum training standards for entry-level commercial bus operators to obtain a CDL or certain endorsements, which go into effect on Feb. 6, 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2016

Duke concerned with possible light rail impact on hospital

Raising operational and safety issues, officials wrote a letter to GoTriangle saying they “cannot support” the rail line’s route as currently proposed, but still support the system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

FTA approves proposed N.C. light rail station at university

With the station at NCCU, the 17.7-mile rail line will stretch from UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill to NCCU in Durham, connecting three major universities.

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