SORTA begins $4.7 expansion of paratransit division

Improvements to the paratransit facility will include covered parking for up to 80 vehicles, renovated maintenance area and improved accessibility.

FHWA's Peters testifies on growing threat of traffic congestion

From 1980 to 2000 highway travel increased 80% and the number of drivers increased by 30%, while highway mileage increased only 2%.

Lima plans to implement a BRT system

The proposed BRT system will include 150-passenger extended buses for trunk routes and conventional buses (80 to 100 passengers) for feeder routes.

Airport ground transportation business drops up to 80% after Sept. 11

Business for ground transportation operators dropped between 20% and 80% in the two weeks following Sept. 11 and the air travel slowdown, according to a survey by the Airport Ground Transportation Association.

New transit hub vies for hearts, minds

Fairfield, Calif., lies at the heart of one of the worst traffic jams in the country.

Train crashes into minivan, killing 7 farm workers

Cause of accident, which scattered bodies and debris for half a mile, was not immediately determined.

Versatility Pays Off for Family Operation in Cleveland

With a diverse fleet of 80 vehicles, Hopkins Airport Limousine and Shuttle Service has evolved into a full-service transportation provider for the Northeastern Cleveland area.

Cedar Rapids switches to biodiesel

Five Seasons Transportation & Parking in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is fueling its fleet of 60 city buses with biodiesel.

Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 10th Birthday

In the 10 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established, about 80% of buses in the United States have become ADA accessible, said Michael Winter of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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