Why Zurich is a Model for Public Transportation

Reason, common sense and a variety of modal choices combine to form one of the finest examples of networked mobility in the world.

Foothill Transit receives grant for CNG conversion

The $1.5 million federal earmark will help the agency purchase 51 CNG buses.

River City, Ky., to purchase hybrid-electric buses

The vehicles, manufactured by Gillig Corp., feature an Allison Transmission propulsion system, which offers 30% to 50% improved fuel economy.

Miami-Dade awards NABI low-floor shuttle contract

The Model 30-LFNs, manufactured by NABI subsidiary, Optare Holdings Ltd., feature a stainless steel body structure with corrosion-resistant aluminum skirts.

RGRTA wins $1.3 million for diesel-electric buses

Rochester-Genessee (N.Y.) plans to purchase five new buses by the end of this year to be delivered in 2005.

Radio Engineering Industries Inc.

Zonar Systems

National Express to design, develop depot facility

Scheduled to re-open in early 2004, the depot will hold up to 120 buses.

Minneapolis' Metro Transit to offer smart cards

The $17 million smart-card system, which is federally funded, will be used on buses and the Hiawatha Light Rail when service on the line starts in 2004.

NYC transit workers ratify contract

The contract provides a $1,000 lump sum the first year and raises of 3% the second and third years.