Maryland-based TransIT Services was recognized for serving more than 800 passengers for $50,000 less than a previous year via system efficiencies, while the Western Contra Costa Transit Authority's express bus service was honored for reaching its goal of removing peak trips to reduce congestion.
Read More →With the introduction of 41 additional buses, MTA's hybrid inventory totals 161 out of a total fleet of 748. The fleet will have approximately 500 hybrid buses by 2016.
Read More →Per the $770K three-year contract, NextBus will install real-time passenger information system technology.
Read More →Guaranteed Ride Home program provides regular commuters with a free ride home in the event of a mid-day emergency.
Read More →The new one-year program offers cadets classroom and on-the-job training as well as mentoring by MTA Police officers. Cadets will also receive a paycheck and other benefits as they advance toward the possibility of becoming a full-time MTA police officer at the age of 21.
Read More →During a public meeting, Wells outlined a series of steps he has taken or plans to take since being appointed last year.
Read More →University officials want the line to run through a yet-to-be-built underground tunnel on campus. Planners say an above-ground route along the campus' main road is the only realistic option.
Read More →Services will begin in July and include operation of the patron call center where cardholders can call or email to register their smart card, receive account information, retrieve lost passwords for online ordering and more.
Read More →After Annapolis Transit laid off two transportation department mechanics, the Maryland Transportation Administration has expressed concern over the agency’s ability to properly maintain buses.
Read More →In tests conducted by the MTA, the 5412 MDVRs consistently downloaded 700 MB of video — the equivalent of one hour of video from 10 cameras on each bus — in less than five minutes.
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