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ArticlesSeptember 2, 2022

Deriving the Bus: Building Today’s Facility for Tomorrow’s Buses

It’s easy to buy a bus, but the infrastructure necessary to operate, maintain, and store a fleet of them isn’t necessarily so easy, particularly if you’re switching from diesel to electric. It’s costly. And it can take a long time to put in place.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

'Ask CTA' Program to Foster Engagement with Customers

The events will bring CTA managers from various departments to rail stations and bus transfer hubs throughout the system, where customers can ask questions and provide feedback.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 30, 2022

TTC Set to Increase Service as Ridership Set to Make Return

Although TTC ridership throughout the summer has been in the 55% to 60% range, current models predict a further 10% to 15% jump over the coming weeks and months, barring any new pandemic restrictions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2022

MARTA Advances Clayton County Facility Project

The Clayton County Operations & Maintenance Facility project has received $33 million in federal support.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2022

The COMET Names New Director, Operations

Jackie Bowers will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the prime contractor to ensure service is being delivered every day and she will continue to direct the customer experience department.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 27, 2022

FRA Proposed Rule Looks to Enhance Train Safety, Codify Train Crew Size

The rule would require a minimum of two train crewmembers for over-the-road railroad operations, with some exceptions for certain low risk operations and circumstances where mitigating measures are in place to protect railroad employees, the public, and the environment.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

Michigan's TheRide Adopts Long-Range Transit Plan

The plan focuses on improving social equity by increasing access to jobs and housing, reducing commute times, and increasing service frequency and overnight service, while also contributing to a cleaner environment and a more vibrant economy.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 26, 2022

New York MTA Moving Forward with Capital Projects to Improve Transit Equity

In a presentation to the MTA Board’s Capital Program Committee, MTA Construction & Development President Jamie Torres-Springer put forward a proposed capital program amendment that allows the MTA to move projects along at a faster pace, offers support for megaproject expansions, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 22, 2022

Officials Celebrate New Pace Plainfield, Illinois Facility

The $52 million facility is built on an 11.92-acre site was funded by Pace using resources from the State’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2022

Dunning Jr. Named OCTA COO

Jonny Dunning Jr. is responsible for leading OCTA’s operations groups.

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