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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2009

Gannett Fleming relocates NYC office

Several sustainable features were included in the new office space, including 100 percent recycled cubicle panel fabric and frames, zero volatile organic compounds paints and primers, a green guard and cradle-to-cradle certified carpet, and energy efficient lighting with occupancy sensors

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2009

San Francisco Muni unveils LRV safety program

Agency created a decal for placement on all Muni LRVs that warns motorists to stop when passengers are exiting the vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

METRO Briefs

Driver convicted in casino bus crash. First Group weathering recession, expects more growth. LIRR not joining FRA safety program.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2009

ORT selects RouteMatch Software solution

With RouteMatch's automated system, ORT can use its fixed route and/or paratransit vehicles to provide services on a given day or shift, using just one screen and one technology infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Alstom opens bogie test and validation center

Developed a new test bench that can accommodate complete bogies, including underframe, suspensions, transmission and engines.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2009

METRO Briefs

D.C. Metro partners with suicide prevention groups. Weekend riders drive Valley Metro ridership. San Francisco HSR station spot still undecided.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 18, 2009

Transbay center project reaches funding milestone

The three components of the project - replacing the outdated Transbay Terminal with a modern transit hub; extending the Caltrain rail line 1.3 miles into the heart of the Financial District; and redeveloping the area surrounding the Transbay Transit Center with 2,600 new homes (35 percent affordable), parks and a retail main street - will help to return San Francisco to a culture of mass transit.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

Alstom to supply 52 tramsets to France

Tramset features include an integral low floor, air conditioning and a video surveillance system, as well as onboard visual and audio information.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 1, 2009

Bombardier signs Berlin vehicles contract

The order follows a framework agreement in 2006 for a maximum of 210 vehicles and includes 40 long and 24 short one-way vehicles as well as 35 short bidirectional vehicles trams.

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2009

OCTA honored for intermodal center design

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) plans honored for innovative design at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference 46th annual Gold Nugget Awards in San Francisco.

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