Gillig moves into upgraded HQ in Livermore, Calif.

The 127-year-old business, which operated out of Hayward for more than 80 years, will celebrate its grand opening on June 1.

81% of Americans believe public transportation increases quality of life

A national poll conducted by Wirthlin Worldwide found that 72% of people support the use of public funds for the expansion and improvement of public transportation.

Parsons Brinckerhoff to create asset tracking guide

Will develop and document a transit asset management framework and implementation guide that will support the FTA’s State of Good Repair and Asset Management Programs. FTA estimates a nationwide backlog of $50 billion to $80 billion in deferred maintenance and replacement needs, many of which are rail related.

U. of Missouri officials visit college town bus systems

City of Columbia officials and student representatives are taking trips to three local college towns to learn more about their transit systems, as city proposes an $80 student fee to improve its own bus system.

TTC to Enhance Employee, Customer Safety

The TTC is deploying additional management staff to be present across the system – approximately 80 employees a day.

Greyhound partners with bus trip scheduling website

Greyhound and Greyhound Express travel options will now appear in bus scheduling website wanderu.com’s search results. Wanderu’s 25 transportation partners cover more than 80% of the east and west coasts of the U.S., according to the company.

74% of Americans want Congress to increase public transit investment, study finds

In addition, 80% said public transit is valuable to communities because it provides vital connections to fundamental resources.

WMATA, carriers expand wireless service on rail lines

Service is now available for the entire length of the Green Line and most of the Yellow Line.

Jeffrey Cassell