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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

Tucson, U. of Arizona partner on streetcar safety

The city’s public relations team for the streetcar created an online safety campaign that provides videos and tips on how to safely maneuver along the corridor. Meanwhile, the university is working with the city to continue classes to teach bicyclists how to bike safely along the tracks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

Calif.-based Omnitrans' Go Smart program a huge success

Omnitrans launched Go Smart as a pilot for the 2011-2012 school year by partnering with California State University, San Bernardino; Chaffey College; Crafton Hills College and San Bernardino Valley College to offer free, unlimited bus rides to more than 50,000 college students.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

U. of Minn. has safe weekend following stepped up police presence

A week ago, university students fell victim to four separate robberies on or near campus during the early morning.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2013

DePaul students vent about Ventra

The event was attended by SGA members as well as members of the universities’ administration and representatives from the Chicago Transit Authority.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

New Mexico university area looking into BRT

The Mid-Region Council of Governments discussed a proposal to develop a route that would run through the University of New Mexico and Central New Mexico Community College. The proposal is based on a study that identified areas with limited bus access.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

BYU transportation event gives students car alternatives

Services being promoted at the event to help students reduce transportation expenses include Hertz 24/7, The Ryde, Zimride, Bike Sharing and Utah Transit Authority.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

U. of Texas pilots late-night ride program

A primary focus of the uRide service is the initiative to work against drunk driving and drunk driving-related accidents.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

N.J. colleges get new shuttle service

Bergen Community College's shuttles will transport students between the school’s Lyndhurst and Paramus campuses. A three-year Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant from the FTA for $211,612 each year is supporting the service.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

33 University Transportation Centers receive $63M

Conduct research that directly supports the priorities of the U.S. Department of Transportation to promote the safe, efficient and environmentally sound movement of goods and people.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2013

UNC proposes parking, transportation fee increase

The proposal includes a $17.50 increase for Chapel Hill Transit and a new $10.40 charge for nighttime parking.

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