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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2019

New York MTA issues RFP for purchase of Renewable Natural Gas

It represents the first step any heavy-duty vehicle fleet in New York City has taken toward adopting RNG.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

SFMTA names new director of transit

Julie Kirschbaum has more than 20 years of transportation experience and was selected in 2017 as chief transportation officer.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2019

NY MTA retires last of 80s-era diesel buses, adding more all-electric

The first RTS bus was put into service in 1979 as a demo and eventually served routes in every borough.

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NewsMay 1, 2019

New York MTA implementing procedures to address OT pay issues

The agency’s overtime bill is reportedly $82 million more than the MTA expected to bring in from its latest fare hike.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2019

S.F. MTA director of transportation Reiskin to step down in August

During his tenure, Muni service levels increased by more than 10% and exceeded the city’s goal of 50% of trips by sustainable modes.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

NY MTA solar roof initiative to generate green energy, revenue

An RFP went public on Earth Day 2019, which proposes the solar development of seven MTA properties.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2019

NY budget includes congestion pricing to fund MTA upgrades

Will include the installation of electronic tolling devices on the perimeter of the Central Business District.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

NY MTA to install cameras on buses for bus lane traffic enforcement

The $6.2M contract, awarded to Siemens Mobility Inc., includes purchase, installation, and warranty of cameras and computers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2019

New York MTA offers enhanced paratransit program services

Expands use of online and app booking option, improved driver training for more drivers, and more door-to-door service.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2019

NY MTA names tech co. finalists tapped to improve transit services

At the end of an eight-week Transit Tech Lab, the MTA can decide to move forward with a one-year pilot of those technologies.

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