KCATA adopts new brand, improved paratransit services

The RideKC brand will be the umbrella brand used by all the region’s transit agencies and will be used to provide unified marketing and communication for multiple modes of transit, including local bus service, rapid bus service and the future streetcar.

Transit Contractors Bring Efficiencies, Share Success Stories

Discussing projects ranging from university to paratransit to streetcar services, prominent players in the field customize services, use partnership models and make operations more sustainable.

Quicken Loans buys M-1 Rail naming rights

Detroit-based Quicken is owned by Dan Gilbert, who has been the $137 million streetcar project's co-chairman (with Roger Penske) nearly since its 2008 inception.

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Michigan earns FTA State Safety Oversight certification

Federal law requires states with rail transit systems to obtain FTA certification of their SSO Programs by April 15, 2019.

TTC Buses to Test PRESTO Card Readers

New PRESTO card readers are now being field tested on two buses and one streetcar in advance of a full replacement of readers on both fleets.

Carrier cools down APTA

Company unveils newest and enhanced air-conditioning systems including the AvantAC.

D.C. Metro problems jeopardize new transit projects

FTA is considering the safety and reliability of the Metro system before granting money for new transit lines including a Purple Line light-rail system in Maryland and streetcar networks in Arlington County and the District.

Biz Briefs: NFI Eligible for Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit, Alstom, and More

Get the latest from NFI Group Inc., Alstom, and Optibus.