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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

CVSA conducting ‘Brake Safety Week’

Throughout the week, inspectors and industry partners will be conducting a variety of enforcement and educational activities emphasizing the importance of proper commercial vehicle brake inspection, maintenance and operation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2009

FRA awards $1M grant to Operation Lifesaver

OLI's initiatives include State Assistance Programs, which provide grants to individual state programs that support railroad safety awareness programs, training and education programs for presenters, and communications programs.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2009

Conference for transit trainers set for St. Louis

Association of Travel Instruction, whose members teach persons with disabilities of all ages and seniors how to use public transportation systems safely and independently, will hold its Ninth Annual Continuing Education Conference from July 31 to August 2, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel–Downtown, St. Louis.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2009

GroupConnect names Powers VP, sales/mktg

GroupConnect is being developed specifically for the motorcoach, tour and travel industry as a way for ABA and OMCA members to increase their opportunities to network with the group travel business, as well to provide access to new educational resources.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2009

MBTA, American Red Cross launch campaign

The public awareness campaign promotes the importance of preparing for a disaster before it strikes, and includes the placement of 300 educational car cards throughout the MBTA system.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2009

New Flyer hosts Vice President Joe Biden

Others present included Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN); Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood; Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan; Agriculture Secretary Kenneth Vilsack, and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2009

Utah showcases electronic fare system at industry event

In addition to accepting credit and debit card payments, the new EFC system is also being used to validate UTA-issued passes carried by corporate and educational customers as well.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2009

ABA Product Pavilion packs exhibitors, attendees

Event retooled and renamed for Marketplace 2009 in Charlotte, N.C. with a more central location and educational seminars.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2009

METRO Briefs

D.C. transit overwhelmed with inauguration crowds. DART makes staff ride the bus. Federal grant provides $20K for rail safety education.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2008

WMATA donates buses to Biodiesel U.

Recycled vehicles become mobile energy education labs.

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