Bombardier awarded $14M contract with Md. agency

Contract will overhaul 34 commuter rail cars.

NTSB: Motorcoaches can still be made safer

Acting Chairman Rosenker highlighted the need for improvements in occupant protection systems, strengthened government oversight of operators and more rapid deployment of advanced motorcoach safety technologies.

MCI delivers coaches to Calif., Kansas

Delivers two coaches to Village Tours & Travel and secures contract with Sacramento transit agencies for up to 131 Commuter Coaches.

Idaho launches new online source for buses

Riders will enjoy benefits of a dedicated online site for bus transit systems, including tracking transit activity, bus locations, system delays and current schedules through an interactive Web interface.

South Florida trains to begin using biodiesel

Tri-Rail is one of the few commuter rail systems in the country that can operate on such a pure blend of fuel, due to South Florida’s temperate climate.

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Cubic receives $7 million BART contract

Cubic will provide technology that will link the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District to the regional mass transit smart card ticketing program known as Translink.

Ricon acquires Transit Care

Company makes announcement at APTA EXPO, also unveils first door system.

APTA honors transit industry stars

Winners included MBTA, for its Open Data Initiative, and the Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans, for its comeback after Hurricane Katrina.