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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

20 transit oriented development projects awarded FTA funds

Recipients include the Chicago Transit Authority, The Ride, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and IndyGo.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

Larrousse head of National Transit Institute dies

He took pride in visiting transit stations throughout the world and enjoyed sharing his “obligatory transit pictures."

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2018

California's OC Streetcar breaks ground, lands FFGA

The 4.1-mile streetcar line connecting riders to major activity centers and other transportation services in downtown Santa Ana.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

ARBOC's Spirit of Equess passes Altoona Testing

Currently available in diesel or compressed natural gas propulsions, the vehicle offers many of the capabilities of a heavy-duty bus, but retains all the benefits of a mid-level vehicle.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

FTA allocates $281M for transit projects in 5 cities

Projects include the Tempe Streetcar project in Arizona; and the Los Angeles Westside Purple Line Section 3 project.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

SouthWest Transit orders MCI D45 CRT LE Commuter Coaches

The Buy America-compliant model recently passed its Altoona test.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2018

New Flyer 60-foot electric bus passes Altoona testing

U.S. transit agencies can now use FTA funding in support of their purchases of the company's 60-foot electric bus rapid transit buses.

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ArticlesCover StoryNovember 15, 2018

Despite Progress, True Public Transit Accessibility Remains Elusive

As ADA approaches the 30-year mark, transit agencies are evaluating the improvements made and what still needs doing.

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Newsby StaffNovember 2, 2018

MCI's D45 CRT LE Commuter Coaches completes Altoona Testing

The vehicle received a 10-month battery of tests accelerating a 12-year, 500,000 miles service life.

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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2018

Honolulu to use city funds to fill light rail project shortfall

FTA demanded that Honolulu officials come up with $44 million to help pay for administrative costs associated with the project.

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