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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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Newsby StaffNovember 29, 2019

HNTB awarded capital project oversight contract with FTA

Contract supports and extends FTA’s critical role in overseeing deployment of federal grants for approved transit projects.

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ArticlesNovember 27, 2019

Progressive rural transit services offer lessons in mobility, access for all

Following four case studies demonstrate the breadth and creativity of rural transit and the leadership of visionary transit managers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 25, 2019

FTA awards $423M in bus and bus facilities grants

In Fiscal Year 2019, FTA has made available more than $12 billion in funding.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2019

LADOT orders 130 BYD battery-electric buses

Is is the largest single order of battery-electric buses to date in the U.S.

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