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Newsby StaffJanuary 11, 2013

FTA releases $7M in transit workforce development funds

Seventeen organizations will receive grants to help public transit agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribes train a future generation of transit professionals, by promoting training opportunities in emerging technologies and encouraging young people to pursue careers in public transportation.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

Retlif's Poggi receives iNARTE certification

Awarded to those who demonstrate knowledge, proficiency, education and experience in electromagnetic compatibility and the employment of EMC/EMI principles in electronics and electrical design.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2012

STV acquires Calif. architecture firm

Founded in 1958, VBN serves education, transportation, government and commercial clients, and has extensive experience in the design of transit facilities. The firm is also a registered green business.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2012

First Group welcomes Oman delegation

The visit was arranged by the Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council, a member of the National Council for International Visitors, under the sponsorship of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2012

BusCon to welcome APTA's Michael Melaniphy

As a nationally recognized leader, Melaniphy’s entire career has been in public transportation, with more than 24 years of both public and private sector experience. Always a strong advocate for giving back, he also serves on a number of higher education and non-profit boards.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2012

Is the trend of driving less helping Zipcar on campuses?

The National Center for Education Statistics lists nearly 4,200 four-year and two-year college campuses in the U.S. Of these, approximately 265 have Zipcars.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2012

Missouri U. looks to Ill. bus system for improvements

Of the three educational bus trips organized by Columbia, Mo. city officials, a visit to the University of Illinois showed the largest disparity between the city of Columbia’s bus system, which serves Missouri University, and other school systems.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2012

Prevost announces spring webinars

The 2012 line-up will include in-depth education on the Volvo 9700 and Prevost motorcoaches. Sessions will also include presentations on the Prevost Parts eCommerce site and Prevost Liaison telematics system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2012

Mineta Institute studies Calif. high-speed rail

Assesses the overall employment, education, and training needs associated with building and operating the state's high-speed rail network.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2012

Report: Train collisions, deaths down

Says sustained public education efforts, engineering improvements and law enforcement programs have contributed to nationwide reduction.

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