Anne Mellano

Report finds bus ridership hike among colleges, universities

According to the study, key challenges facing university transit include provision of accessible services, seasonality of service and related workforce issues, and the rising cost of fuel and other services.

Texas' DCTA issues RFP for MaaS partnerships

Firms selected will be contracted to provide service proposals for flexible, efficient, and effective mobility services.

Chicago Transit approves info tech. support contract

Creates a pool of vendors to provide the agency with information technology support services as needs are identified in the interest of efficiency. Services include communications infrastructure, engineering design, development, implementation and integration.

N.C. transit plan change ups flexibility

Orange County commissioners voted to remove a rule that would have allowed Orange County transit services to use up to 50% of funds for existing transit projects instead of for expanding new services. Will move forward with plans to expand bus service and build a light rail service.

New OCTA CEO assumes post

Darrell Johnson, a 20-year veteran of the transportation industry, is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County's freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus services, commuter-rail services and paratransit service.

STV Leading SEPTA Procurement for New Railcars

The firm will provide project management, design, engineering, testing, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance support services for the planned procurement.

Newly approved tax increase saves Washington transit agency

Pierce Transit in Tacoma, Wash., will be able to preserve its current services and financial structure thanks to a 0.3% sales tax approved by Pierce County voters.

Government Contracts Enhance Financial Footing

With several types of federal, state and local work available, from university and airport shuttle services to transporting military recruits, firefighters or those in need of medical services, government contract work is coveted by many motorcoach companies and is often used as a way to supplement day-to-day business.