APTA president congratulates LaHood

The American Public Transportation Association released a statement from President William A. Millar on the confirmation of the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Experts call for senior-friendly transit options in Canada

"Grocery bus" model and implementing a personal transportation account that would be drawn from for use of a door-to-door service are some program ideas.

House Committee Advances 'Dalilah’s Law' to Strengthen CDL Safety Standards

The bill would tighten CDL requirements, enhance training standards, and increase oversight of commercial driver licensing nationwide.

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Consultant Q&A: HDR's Doug Jackson on Delivering Transit Megaprojects with Community Trust and More

As principal program manager for Toronto’s Ontario Line, he reflects on lessons learned and the importance of keeping community needs at the center of every decision.

Ditch Your Car for World Car Free Day

On World Car Free Day, people around the globe are encouraged to take a pledge to leave their cars parked for the day and explore alternative methods of transportation.

CATS Launches West Charlotte Microtransit Zone, Expands Transit Services

The new microtransit zone connects residents to key destinations as Charlotte Area Transit System rolls out the first phase of its 2055 Transit System Plan.

Boxer, Mica: Goal is to complete authorization package by next week

Consensus on a transportation authorization bill has been stalled since SAFTEA-LU expired in September 2009, with both the House and Senate releasing and approving two vastly different bills.

U.S. DOT solicits R&D help

Small businesses are invited to submit innovative research proposals that address high priority national transportation goals during the solicitation period, which runs from Feb. 13 through April 15.