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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 14, 2023

Florida's BCT Unveils Light Transit Procurement Opportunity

Preliminarily estimated at just over $1 billion, the new light rail system will connect Broward County-owned Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades, and the Convention Center.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 7, 2023

Florida's HART Board Appoints Permanent CEO

Scott Drainville has been serving as the HART Interim CEO since April 2023.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 1, 2023

Florida's PSTA Unveils New Zero-Emission Buses

Through this Volkswagen Settlement funding and other sources, PSTA plans to replace dozens of retiring diesel buses with new electric ones in the near future

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ArticlesOctober 2, 2023

Florida Transit Leaders Meet for Strategic Planning Session

Hosted at the Coste d’Este Beach Resort and Spa with a scenic ocean view, the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) held a two-day strategic planning retreat aimed at addressing challenges, formulating strategies, and setting goals for the next five years.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 28, 2023

Florida's PSTA Finds Savings to Preserve 3 Troubled Routes

Board members also voted 10 to 4 to maintain PSTA’s 0.7500 capped tax rate, approving a final budget that preserves 95% of PSTA’s bus routes, as well as its mobility options that assist disabled residents.

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Videosby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 14, 2023

Video Highlights Charging Infrastructure Challenges for Motorcoaches

During the recent "Charge On America" tour organized by ABC Companies, a Van Hool TDX25E covered over 2,900 miles while traveling from California to Florida using publicly available charging networks.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2023

GoPegasus Art on Wheels Receives 2023 Flagler Award

Organized annually by VISIT FLORIDA, the Flagler Awards recognize exceptional efforts in Florida tourism marketing and celebrate those who champion Florida as the world's premier travel destination.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 24, 2023

Biz Briefs: Lightning eMotors Surpasses 5 Million Miles, FDOT, and More

Get the latest from Lightning eMotors, Florida Department of Transportation, Alstom, and School Bus Safety Company.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 9, 2023

U of South Florida Lands FTA Grant To Support Transit Worker Safety

The initiative will better inform FTA’s efforts in developing public transportation safety measures in the light of many reports of violence toward transit workers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 24, 2023

Florida's PSTA Adding Additional SunRunner Buses

The additional buses will ensure 15-minute frequency every hour during the day. Funding for the buses will be from the project coming $5 million dollars under budget.

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