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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2013

Mich. U. buses to travel to Detroit

The university hopes to provide a more efficient transportation option for students to get to areas in Detroit where it has invested financial and educational resources to broaden student experiences.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 18, 2013

Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses

University of Texas-Austin's Michael Lewis on the future of electric buses following a session at BusCon 2013.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2013

Northwest Mo. State U. launches Safe Ride Shuttle

The new bus is part of the university’s Safe Ride Home program. It will be able to carry 13 riders at a time, more than double the number of riders that the program’s minivans can carry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2013

Harvard opens free shuttle to area residents

Last spring, residents demanded access to the shuttles. In return, they agreed to support Harvard’s plan to relocate campus service facilities in Allston.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2013

Ohio university expands shuttle service, adds parking permits

In response to a spike in demand for campus transportation, Youngstown State University expanded its shuttle service and distributed more parking passes. The university is covering the costs of these services with a new transportation fee, which includes a parking permit and unlimited access to the shuttle.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2013

U. of Alabama transit aids parking efficiency

Commuter lots on the periphery of the campus are served by the Crimson Ride transit system, which has played a crucial element of parking efficiency. Parking spaces in some lots are oversold to ensure efficient use of the university’s parking spots, campus parking officials said.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2013

RTC Southern Nevada opens university transit center

The agency also launched a new student transit pass program and the pilot for a contactless fare payment system.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2013

Fed research group extends testing of connected vehicle technology

During the past year, the test examined the use of connected vehicle technology in light vehicles, including driver acceptance, safety benefits, and overall system reliability and performance.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2013

TOD tips offered by U. of Minn. report

A key finding revealed a pent-up demand for transit access in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Suggestions for encouraging TOD included fostering collaboration between groups that already have shown an interest in transit-accessible locations.

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Videosby StaffAugust 20, 2013

All Aboard the BusCon Party Bus...

The fun continues as "Ralph Kramden" gets into the spirit of the upcoming Caribbean Nights networking reception taking place on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:00pm at the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier.

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