David Moniz

Md. MTA launches police program

The new one-year program offers cadets classroom and on-the-job training as well as mentoring by MTA Police officers. Cadets will also receive a paycheck and other benefits as they advance toward the possibility of becoming a full-time MTA police officer at the age of 21.

Slap on wrist doesn't ensure safety

This week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep, which ran from June 21 through July 2, resulted in the removal of 109 commercial bus and truck drivers.

Committee unveils $375B highway/transit bill

The bill spends nearly one-and-a-half times as much as the $247 billion that President Bush proposed.

Utah team wins APTA Rail Rodeo grand prize

The APTA International Rail Rodeo Competition is designed to encourage excellence and professionalism in rail transit operations. The competition was held June 17 to 21 at the UTA's Jordan River Rail Service Center.

TTC says bus, streetcar safety improvements saving lives

According to a report on the agency’s Safe Service Action Plan, from the start of 2015 to the end of 2016 there were six deadly crashes involving buses or streetcars. In the four years before that, there were 21 fatal collisions.

Report finds Honolulu rail project still $134M short

An independent report from Jacobs Engineering also found that the rail system won’t be ready for service until September 2026.

METRO Briefs

Rising costs threaten N.Y. transit projects LACMTA considering transit court Boston device scare a hoax

New York MTA Celebrates ADA Accessibility at Hunter College Station

Forte Construction, with Joint Venture Partner Citnala Construction, have successfully completed the modernization of the century-old 68th St.-Hunter College Station ahead of schedule and $21 million under budget.