Bombardier to equip Florida’s SunRail project

The Florida Department of Transportation ordered 14 BiLevel railcars. The contract is valued at approximately $41 million. Deliveries are planned between May and August 2013.

APTA Reveals 2016 Bus Safety, Security 'Excellence Award' Winners

Winners included Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, which was recognized in the "Systems with more than 4 million and fewer than 20 million bus passenger trips" category.

Jacksonville, Fla. extends CEO's contract

Since Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. became CEO in 2012, the organization has solidified its reputation as a leader in the transportation industry. Under Ford’s leadership, the management structure was reorganized and JTA launched major initiatives to take public transportation to the next level.

DOT expands internship program for young women

The internship program will expand from one to 10 regions of the country, enabling young women from colleges and universities across the country to participate. It will be administered through the Department's 11 Small Business Transportation Resource Centers.

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MTI Research Explores The Misuse of the 'Equity' Label

The latest Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) perspective addresses how harmful it can be when decision-makers misuse the issue of equity in transportation.

Experts call for senior-friendly transit options in Canada

"Grocery bus" model and implementing a personal transportation account that would be drawn from for use of a door-to-door service are some program ideas.

Transdev Canada acquires passenger transport co. Voyago

Voyago is a highly respected family-owned group of transportation companies in Ontario, Canada, with a 40-year history.

Cubic acquires Traf-Park Inc.

Acquisition of the parking service is the first step in Cubic's effort to broaden its core business in fare collection systems.