UTA’s 2012 budget plans for more riders, revenue increase

Expecting 13 percent more commuters to use public transportation next year. Projected revenue increases are based on an expected rise in TRAX ridership — and higher fares — after the completion this summer of two highly anticipated light rail projects.

Valley Metro releases latest ‘Notes’ video

The agency launched the campaign in November 2010. It consists of 11 original songs about how to use public transportation that were written and recorded by six local bands. The newest song, titled “Be Safe,” by Tempe band What Laura Says, shares safety tips for using the bus and light rail.

MTA LIRR achieves record on-time performance

The 95.14 percent OTP is the best since modern record keeping began in 1979.

Amtrak to add vehicles, enhance services

Key actions planned in the new year are building the first units of 70 new electric locomotives and 130 new single-level long-distance cars, the national roll-out of eTicketing to all trains, and the further integration and advancement of Northeast Corridor planning efforts to improve the existing corridor and develop a high-capacity, next-generation high-speed rail system.

Mich. lawmakers’ approval needed to advance public transit

Mayor Dave Bing, Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that a regional transit authority is needed in Detroit to finalize $25 million in federal funding for a series of rapid buses and another $25 million for a light rail streetcar project.

FTA creates panel to advance transportation in SE Mich.

While much of the two-day meeting's focus will be on Detroit's planned Woodward Avenue light rail system, the panel will also share insights on how area leaders can work together to develop a larger vision for future public transportation development.

Chicago Transit adds Train Tracker features

Was launched in 2011 to provide estimated train arrival times for all 145 rail stations across CTA’s eight lines. Estimated times are generated through a combination of scheduling information and data generated by software that monitors the signal system to indicate when a portion of track is occupied by a train.

Motorcoach is greenest mode of transportation, ABA report finds

Compared motorcoach travel to travel by private automobiles, heavy urban rail, light rail, urban transit bus, TNCs, and more.

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