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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2012

Mich. transit, coach entities form PPP

The new service, named AirRide, is expected to begin in April and will provide 12 daily round trips from Ann Arbor to Detroit Metro Airport and will be operated by Michigan Flyer on behalf of TheRide.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2012

Hampton Roads to begin airport service pilot

The trial bus service to the Norfolk International Airport will test customer interest in establishing permanent local bus service to one of the region’s major transportation hubs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2011

W. Kentucky U. finds new provider for airport shuttle

The university has provided the service on and off for about five years, but past providers have not worked out. Feedback on the switch has been favorable thus far.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2011

Hawaii's SpeediShuttle to expand Sprinter fleet for exclusive airport contract

All Sprinters are powered by a 3.0-liter BlueTEC diesel engine and all versions are equipped with a number of Mercedes-Benz safety features — ESP stability and rollover control, ABS anti-lock brakes, Brake Assist and traction control.

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2011

Houston Metro forced to cut costly airport service

Also referred to as route 500, the service launched in August 2008, offering patrons express service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport every 30 minutes for $15 one-way.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2011

Bombardier to supply APM services for Dallas/Fort Worth

Companies have worked together since 2000 when the order for the elevated dual-lane guideway APM system was placed. Known as Skylink, the 64-car APM system offers convenient passenger travel in either direction on the comfortable, climate controlled INNOVIA vehicles, connecting Terminals A, B, C, D and E.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Denver RTD unveils new commuter rail mock-up

This passenger train, much different than RTD’s current light rail vehicle, will be used on the East Rail Line to Denver International Airport (DIA), the Gold Line to Arvada-Wheat Ridge and a segment of the Northwest Rail Line to Westminster. These new 36 miles of FasTracks lines are under contract and early construction activity is underway.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2011

PB, STV venture wins L.A. Metro rail contract

ConnectLAX will provide environmental and preliminary design services for an extension of the Metro Green Line light rail to Los Angeles International Airport.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2011

Clean Energy wins CNG contracts for 4 airports

The new CNG fueling stations, available 24/7 for public access, will be located in Tampa, Fla.; New York City; New Orleans and Philadelphia.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2011

DesignLine electric bus test sees fuel economy boost

Testing of vehicles at Charlotte airport showed increases in fuel economy of up to 41 percent and maintenance cost reductions up to 93 percent, when compared to the airport's traditional diesel buses.

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