Fla.'s HART introduces real-time bus app

Partnered with the Center for Urban Transportation at the University of South Florida, where the software was developed with funding from the National Center for Transit Research.

Orlando, Fla.'s LYNX taps new CEO

Edward L. Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in the transportation industry, including 13 prior years with LYNX. Currently, he is the chief administrative officer for MARTA.

PSTA offers free trips to medical services for low-income seniors

Qualified riders can receive two round trips or four one-way trips per month to medical services such as doctor appointments.

Lynx CEO Johnson resigns amid concerns about morale, budget

James E. (Jim) Harrison, an assistant county administrator for Orange County, was named interim CEO for up to three months. 

METRO Briefs

Cleveland to review fare box records Florida considers TOD Caltrans backs off Federal transit rule

Martin Romjue

Survey Shows Strong Support for Increased Transit Investment in Tampa Bay

When asked if the Tampa Bay region would benefit from increased regional transit, regardless of the mode of transportation, 82% agreed or strongly agreed.

NTSB Appoints Alvin Brown as Vice Chairman

Alvin Brown served under President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore before working with the U.S. Department of Transportation and NTSB.

Only route to Fla. Gulf Coast U. may be cut

The $500,000 cost is split between Lee County and the university; however, the county is facing a $34 million deficit while the university is running out of the money used to fund this route.