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ArticlesDecember 1, 2015

BusCon 2015: New Vehicles, New Exhibitors, New Ways to Do Business

Several manufacturers unveiled new vehicles, including ABC Companies and Micro Bird Commercial, as well as those new to the U.S. market by Karsan and Indbus. All told, 145 exhibitors, with more than 50 new to the annual event, packed the show floor.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2015

N.Y. N.J. Port Authority chief, Foye to step down

In a memo Thursday to the agency’s staff, Foye said he would withdraw from consideration to become the authority’s new CEO, a position created in the aftermath of the George Washington Bridge lane-closure scandal of September 2013.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2015

XpressWest chosen to build Las Vegas-to-L.A. high-speed rail

The initial phase of the XpressWest project, which will link Las Vegas to Victorville, Calif., will cost $8 billion.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2015

Group developing NEC Maglev approved to acquire railroad franchise

Approved to acquire a passenger railroad franchise previously held by the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railroad Co., which was abandoned in 1935.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

CHK America launches digital division for interactive info kiosks

The company’s proprietary Connectpoint® Interactive Touchscreen Kiosks, the first product category to launch among a suite of its new digital products.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2015

Calif.'s VVTA unveils Google trip planner update, web app

VVTA staff coordinated with the county and cities to maintain route and stop accuracy throughout the release cycle. Meeting the needs of the many departments at each agency added to the complexity of the project.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2015

Calif.'s VTA, Google team for transportation study

Will include an analysis of possible mass transit connections to the North Bayshore area, including a light rail connection from the NASA/Bayshore station, new bridge crossings over Stevens Creek, and the development and/or application of new technologies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2015

Claflin named Transdev GM for Cincinnati Streetcar Project

With 37 years of public transportation experience, he has previously served in senior management positions for several high-profile rail projects including Denver RTD, Houston Metro and TriMet.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

Mich. Township voters approve transit funding measure

The 10-year, 0.3627-mill transit tax will fund transit services that are a part of TheRide’s Five-Year Transit Improvement Program. The tax will raise approximately $403,000 when first levied.

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2015

2 more RTC, Washoe County properties attacked by shooters

The latest incident makes four windows shot out since last week, with local police unsure if there is a link to the spat of similar attacks on RTC properties in Sparks during the summer.

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