Niagara Frontier’s planned service cuts burden disabled riders

In a recent forum, Metro Bus Riders said Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's plan to cut 22% of its bus routes by April 1 will be especially difficult for the disabled, low-income citizens and others without their own transportation. The agency recently lost $4.3 million in state aid.

Ariz. breaks ground on $197M streetcar project

Will serve a population of more than 85,000 people who live and work within walking distance of 17 planned stops. The U.S. Department of Transportation has committed $78.7 million to the $196.6 million project thus far, including $63 million in TIGER funds awarded in 2010 and $15.7 million from other Transportation Department funding sources.

Alstom: $3M N.Y. facility investments creates 200 jobs

The 150,000-square-foot rail signaling manufacturing facility is located in West Henrietta, N.Y.

Volvo Group Venture Capital Invests in Optibus

The investment highlights the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable bus fleets and more efficient transportation operations.

Pub Perspective: Consistent transit policy eludes administration

The administration needs to understand that these and many other actions contradict the president’s repeatedly stated desire to see public transportation grow and be part of needed economic change in the U.S.

Anthony Incorvati

GRTA looks to improve mobility in Atlanta

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority is looking to improve mobility and reduce traffic bottlenecks in a key activity center in Atlanta.

'Connected' Vehicle Testing Aims to Bolster Bus Safety

The U.S. Department of Transportation is testing nearly 3,000 vehicles, including transit buses, equipped with wireless communication devices that transmit a safety message indicating their position, speed and other data.

Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority strikes station-area planning agreement

Accord with City of San José Ensures a collaborative effort between local and regional transportation partners to develop new, intermodal transportation opportunities for the region and encourage transit-oriented development and smart growth policies.