METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2020

Student ridership doubles on SacRT

The City of Sacramento provided SacRT with $1 million, as well as additional funds from other cities and school districts to counter revenue loss for the year-long RydeFreeRT program.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Sustainable transport on track to bypass cars by 2030 in largest cities

Cycling is predicted to increase by 18%, while walking and public transport usage will rise by 15% and 6% respectively.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2020

DWS unveils ADA-compliant tactile warning mat for pedestrians

The RediMat features a proprietary pre-applied adhesive system, ensures quick installation (less than 10 minutes).

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safety Cornerby Alicia DixonFebruary 11, 2020

Must lives be lost before feds fix FMVSS 302?

In bus interiors, the key combustible components are seating materials, and the federal regulations for seat cushioning and covers are grossly insufficient and outdated for fire safety.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

San Diego's MTS continues bus, rail ridership gains

The last time MTS saw this level of ridership gains was in FY 2015, when the agency recorded back-to-back years of record ridership.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 11, 2020

MARTA jurisdictions pass '15th Amendment' to fund bus, railcar ops

The move extends the full-penny sales tax that funds bus and rail service in Atlanta, as well as three counties, through 2057.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2020

Transit agencies tap buses to commemorate Black History Month

Transit agencies in N.C. and Kentucky created a Black History Heritage Ride and saved a seat for Rosa Parks, respectively.

Read More →
Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2020

Former NYCT head joins HNTB to lead transit, rail market sector

Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim has led some of the largest transportation agencies in the country.

Read More →
Newsby StaffJanuary 31, 2020

FTA issues bus and bus facilities NOFO worth $454M

Eligible projects include those that would replace, rehabilitate, lease, or purchase buses and related equipment.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2020

UK's open data project to simplify planning, paying for bus trips

Developers will be able to add the info to existing apps or develop new products to bring the benefits to passengers.

Read More →