Mass. city introduces elevated BRT platforms

New platforms and ramps installed at two bus stops in Everett Square will enable bus riders with wheelchairs, strollers, or carts to board the bus faster.

GIRO celebrates 30 years

The company’s 30th anniversary celebrations will be marked by a combination of customer and employee events scheduled throughout 2009.

First Transit wins La., Ala., university contracts

Service provider signed a five-year agreement with Louisiana State University and a two-year agreement with the University of Alabama.

ACS wins Canadian transportation contract

ACS will supply Brampton Transit with an integrated suite of real-time analytical tools that will assist in overall operations management of its 250-vehicle fixed route fleet as well as its nine supervisory vehicles.

Specialty Manufacturing acquired by private equity group

The transaction, which included the acquisition of ROM Corp., will combine the two businesses through a holding company, Safe Fleet Acquisition Corp.

MV wins Palo Alto, Calif. contract

The contract includes the implementation of MV Technology's proprietary software, TimePoint, which will allow commuters to track the shuttle in real time from a dedicated website.

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CU at Boulder considers frosh parking ban

Student fees cover bus passes. The campus has about 65 bikes to rent, as well as a program that allows students to check out cars and a carpool system.

Transit board changes routes to meet student demand

A plan to overhaul bus routes to eliminate those with low ridership and create lines to meet demand will improve transportation for students at the University of Illinois Springfield.