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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2017

ABC Companies, Van Hool celebrate 30-year partnership

Since the two families joined forces in 1987, their shared vision has centered on developing and maintaining extraordinary relationships with their customers.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2017

Chicago Transit Authority marks 125 years of 'L' train service

Trains began running on the city's first elevated railway on June 6, 1892, after the Chicago & South Side Rapid Transit Railroad Co. built the first elevated tracks from Congress and State to 39th, with trains of wooden passenger cars pulled by small, coal-burning, steam locomotives.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2015

DART honors civil rights anniversary

The front seat of more than 500 DART buses will be reserved on Dec. 1, 2015 to honor the 60th anniversary.

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Newsby StaffAugust 10, 2015

Capital Metro's 30th touts service, development accomplishments

Linda Watson’s fifth year at the agency was also recognized and her outstanding contributions were commended by her peers. To date, Watson’s accomplishments include launching MetroRapid, Austin’s first BRT service, on time and under budget, with ridership already meeting or exceeding expectations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2015

APTA commemorates 25 years of ADA

Is also calling on Congress to find a dedicated funding solution and to pass a long-term sustainable bill that increases funding for transportation including public transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2015

Ariz.'s Sun Link streetcar to mark one year in operation

The system already celebrated its millionth boarding passenger in May, ahead of projected ridership numbers. Since the launch of Sun Link streetcar, approximately 1.1 million passengers have enjoyed the ride.

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Videosby StaffNovember 21, 2014

50 years of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

Now celebrating its fiftieth year, MTA Bridges and Tunnels' Verrazano-Narrows Bridge opened to the public on November 21st, 1964.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2014

Bombardier celebrates 175 years in UK

Commemorates the milestone at its manufacturing site in Derby, England. The manufacturer showcases heritage locomotives it designed in Derby and more recent train technologies and current vehicles, including trains being delivered to London Underground.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2014

Los Angeles’ Union Station celebrates 75 years

L.A. Metro held a rededication ceremony at the station’s Old Ticket Concourse on May 3 to mark the milestone. When the station opened in 1939, it accommodated approximately 13,000 rail travelers daily. That number today is closer to 75,000.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2014

TriMet’s Yellow Line hits nearly 46M rides at 10 years

Since opening on May 1, 2004, annual ridership has grown 24.2%, and there has been a 50% increase in the number of new businesses along the line.

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