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Transit systems move millions of people each day, getting us to where we need to go, influencing our moods, and shaping our collective stories. But, faced with fluctuating ridership, uncertain budgets, and the sky-high expectations of a digital savvy customer — open app, get car — how can centuries-old transit systems keep up?
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Chief Green, who joined the 270-person Transit Police Dept. in 1991, has been serving as acting chief since Nov. 2014, when Chief Paul MacMmillan retired.
Read More →The plan calls for most of the changes to take effect May 1, 2010, and NJ Transit expects to generate more than $140 million in revenue.
Read More →Omaha transit officials hope to spur growth in the eastern portion of the city. The study process is expected to be completed by May.
Read More →The effort focuses on addressing customer needs, providing more timely information, and improving all customer touchpoints.
Read More →Joined by riders and members of Occupy Denver, they say the cuts, both local and national, prevent them from getting people to and from jobs and home, which is a basic civil right.
Read More →Includes the management of 70 employees and the operation of 37 vehicles, which conducts more than 700,000 trips annually.
Read More →The order will be under a three-year contract and it is supported by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds.
Read More →It had been closed since Dec. 19, 2012, due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. Work to prepare the waiting room for reopening has included power-washing the walls; replacing heaters and heater motors; replacing electrical panels, outlets and wiring; and stripping and sealing the floors.
Read More →Environmentally-friendly features include motion-sensor controlled lighting and a 50,000-gallon rainwater harvesting tank for bus wash operations. Agency used $14 million of a $24.5 million Recovery Act grant in building the $57 million facility.
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