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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

BYD's 60-foot battery-electric artic passes Altoona Testing

Is first battery-electric transit bus of its size to complete the full 15,000-mile durability test in106 days.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

Sound Transit lands FTA Full Funding Agreement for light rail extension

The project will serve a dense suburban corridor where the existing roadway network is constrained and travel options are limited to two congested roadways.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2020

Spokane Transit's BRT project lands $53.4M FTA grant

Funding for the Central City BRT project is provided through FTA’s CIG Program, which provides funding for major transit infrastructure projects nationwide.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2020

FTA awards $5M in Tribal Transit Program funds

The Fiscal Year 2019 grants will support 39 projects in 20 states

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2020

FTA initiative will make $11M available for mobility innovation

The goal of the new service models is to encourage travelers to choose transit.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2020

C-TRAN appoints new deputy CEO

Monica C. Fowler will also serve as the agency’s treasurer, with oversight of budget, finance, accounting, grants, and procurement

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2020

BART approves $798M contract for new train control system

Replacing the current system, which is 47 years old, will allow more trains to run closer together and enhance Transbay capacity.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

U.S. DOT announces intent to fund Sound Transit's light rail extension

The agency will strike a $790 million FFGA, along with a $629 million TIFIA loan to complete the Federal Way line light rail extension.

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Transit Dispatchesby John AndohDecember 10, 2019

Tips for integrating/merging public transit systems

The City of Poughkeepsie worked with Duchess County to consolidate their two transit systems. What were the lessons learned?

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Panel recommends 34 ways to improve MBTA safety for riders, staff

The process drew on 100 interviews, six focus groups, and extensive site visits throughout the MBTA system.

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