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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2010

Web Extra: TransLink rider helps improve access

Rob Sleath, who is blind, has helped TransLink improve its service for disabled passengers over the past 10 years through his involvement in the agency's Access Transit Secretariat and its Users' Advisory Committee. He showed bus drivers were only announcing stops 6 percent of the time and urged the agency to make a change.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2010

Bombardier wins Swiss contract

Delivery of the TWINDEXX trains will begin in 2012, and the first vehicles will feature in the standard timetables from December 2013. All 59 trains will be delivered by the end of 2019.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Houston Metro to retain docs, e-mails

Actions will bring the agency into compliance with state laws requiring a board-approved policy filed with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

Sec. LaHood meets with Mexico’s Sec. of Transportation

The Secretaries committed to establishing processes to increase bilateral transportation cooperation, recognizing that these efforts stimulate economic growth and improve the quality of life for their citizens.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2010

Setra delivers S 417 to N.Y.

Upstate Transit of Saratoga LLC's new Sahara Metallic coach is equipped with a Detroit Diesel Series 60 EPA 2007 engine and an Allison B500R transmission.

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Newsby StaffMarch 16, 2010

Motor Coach Canada launches revamped Website

Allows members to download a membership database, update their profile, pay outstanding invoices (from My Association) and use the detailed member search to research business partners.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2010

Long-time Oklahoma U. parking, transportation director retires

Following a 26-year career, Theta Dempsey, parking and transportation services director for Cleveland Area Rapid Transit, has building, sandwich named in her honor.

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Newsby StaffMarch 15, 2010

Mineta Institute publishes emergency management handbook

Specific guidance and management techniques are provided to aid emergency planning staff to create DHS-compliant systems.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2010

Prevost launches 2010 Volvo D13 engine Website

The Website offers a wealth of detail on SCR features and benefits. Also includes answers to FAQs about diesel exhaust fluid.

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ProductsFebruary 10, 2010

Protective caps

The new protective caps for the Series 430 push-pull connectors are designed to provide an IP67-rated environmental protection from liquids and debris while the connector is detached from its mating connector. Each cap is made of brass, which fits securely to the push-pull connector or receptacle, and attaches to the cable or panel via a polyurethane rubber strap to avoid any loss of parts.

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